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The Planting of a New England Town xiii

it was purchased in 1639. Hunsley Hill was named for Hunsley in
Kowley Parish, England.

Such in brief is the record of the planting of a New England town
ot the early days. There is something fine and substantial in this plant-
mg. ihe building of homes in the wilderness, the setting up of town
government, the founding of the public school, the organization of a

“unforced, uncalled to brook ritual restraints,”

all point to a desire for an intelligent, upright, law-abiding com-
munity.

Whatever New England is today, or ever may be, one thing is certain
we owe more to the Puritan who laid the foundation and built so much

o± English law and liberty into the superstructure, than to all other
iorces combined.

The answer to any criticism of the Puritan is New England.

Amos E. Jewett.

Ipswich Village,

25 November, 1932.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

ABBOTT ABBOT

1. George1 Abbott had a two-acre house lot registered in the first
survey, 1643. No record of his death nor that of his wife is found.
He died after 30 : 1 mo. 1647, and before 30 Aug., 1647. 30 : 1 mo.

(Mar.) 1647, the Court gives consent to the town of Rowley to put
forth Thomas Abbott, Jr., “sone of George Abott of Rowley,” to be an
apprentice to John Boynton. Case to be referred to next court, in
order that the boy’s father have opportunity to object (Essex, Ips.
Ct. R.).

The inventory of his estate, taken 30 Aug., 1647, mentions thirty
hooks; total estate £95-2s-8d (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips.: 61). Administra¬
tion granted 28 : 7 mo. 1647, to Mark Symonds of Ipswich. His will
was referred to Salem Court, 11 Nov., 1647, by the General Court. The
Salem Quarterly Court Record of 28 : 10 mo. 1647 mentions the nun¬
cupative will of George Abbott of Rowley sent from General Court.
Ordered that it shall stand, and after paying legacies to the children,
the remainder shall remain in the hands of Marke Simons of Ipswich,
according to the will, to be disposed of to the children, who are to
choose their guardians. Humphrey Reyner and Thomas Mighill were
chosen, 28 : 1 mo. 1648, guardians of George Abbot, Nehemiah Abbot,
and Thomas Abbot, Jr., children of George Abbot, late of Rowley, de¬
ceased ; the overplus is to be left in the hands of Marke Symonds*
executor of George Abbot (Essex, Ips. Ct. R.).

In a deed to Daniel Harris, dated 25 : 6 mo. 1652, Nehemiah Abbott
describes the land conveyed as “given to me by the last will and testa¬
ment of my father, George Abbott” (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips.: 165, 309).
28 Mar., 1654, Mr. Reyner presented Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas
Abbott, Jr., who acknowledged that they had received satisfaction from
Mr. Humphrey Reyner and Thomas Mighill, guardians to the children
of George Abbott, for their portions; Thomas Abbott, Sr., and Nehe¬
miah Abbott testified that their brother, George Abbott, has satisfac¬
tion also. The guardians were discharged (Essex, Ips. Ct. R.).

Children brought from England to Rowley :

1-1. Thomas,2 was paid a bounty for killing five foxes, 1650 ; was a juror
in Ipswich Court, 29 : 1 mo. 1653 ; and was paid “for being a soulger,”
1655 (Rowley R.). He m. 13: 5 mo. 1655, Dorothy, dau. of Richard
Swan (193), and was bur. 7 Sept., 1659, leaving no issue. His will,
dated 5: 7 mo. 1659, mentions father-in-law Richard Swan; brothers
George Abbott, Nehemiah Abbott and Thomas Abbott ; “unto wid-
dow Brocklebanke and her sons fifty shillings” ; wife Dorothy, who
is executrix. Value of estate, £234-15s. In a paper on file with the
will, entitled “The Debts of Thomas Abatt,” the last item is as

follows: — “It to Thomas Abot brother to the deceased . 5-0-0”

(Essex Probate). His widow, Dorothy, m. (2) Edward Chapman
of Ipswich, who d. 18 Apr., 1678, and (3) 13 Nov., 1678, Archelaus

(1)

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Woodman of Newbury, who d. 7 Oct., 1702. She d. in Rowley,
21 Oct., 1710. Rowley “Book of Grants,” p. 167, mentions Dorothy
Woodman as “sometime wife of Thomas Abbott.” See Chapman
(38).

1-2. George, m. 26 Apr., 1658, Sarah Farnum of Andover, where they had
ten children born; d. in Andover, 22 Mar., 1688-9. His widow, Sarah,
m. (2) 1 Aug1. 1689, Henry Ingalls of Andover.

1-3. Nehemiah, was of Ipswich, 1659 (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 625) ; m. 14 Dec.,
1659, Mary How of Ipswich, where the births of their three chil¬
dren are recorded; d. in Ipswich, Mar., 1706-7.

1-4. Thomas,* was of Concord, 1659 (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips.: 625); m. in
Andover, 15 Dec., 1664, Sarah Stewart. The births of their ten
children are recorded in Andover. He d. in Andover, May, 1695, and
she d. there 16 Feb., 1715-6, aged about 69 years.

ACY ACIE

2. William1 Acy came from Eppleworth, near Hull, England
(Lea) ; had a two-acre house lot bounded on the north side and east
end by the street, 1643 ; freeman, 31 : 1 mo. 1646. He brought with
him his wife, Margaret, whose maiden name was Haiton. They were
married at Kirk Ella, England, 25 Mar., 1620 (Lea). She was buried
12 Feb., 1674-5. He held many town offices. The date of his death
is not recorded. He was about 90 years old, 1682 (Ct. Files).

His will, dated 22 Apr., 1689, proved 30 Sept., 1690, mentions him¬
self as “very aged”; grandchildren John Brown, Nathaniel Brown and
Ebenezer Brown; “grandchild Beriah Brown’s daughter, Sarah Brown”;
son John Acy’s three daughters, Elizabeth, Hannah and Margaret;
grandson John Brown, with whom he is at present, sole executor (Essex
Ct. Files, 49 : 93).

Savage says he had a son Joseph baptized in Boston, 1657. We find
no mention of Joseph in Rowley Records, and William was an officer
of Rowley that year.

Children brought with them to Rowley :

2-1. Ruth, 2 bp. at Kirk Ella, 14 Mar., 1621 (Lea) ; m. John Palmer (135).
2-2. Mary, m. 14: 8 mo. 1647, Charles Brown (30).

2-3. Elizabeth, m. Robert Swan (193-1).

2-4. John, m. 5 June, 1676, Hannah Green.

2-4. John2 Acy {William 2), was about 40 years old, 1678 (Essex
Ct. Files, 23: 27-8). He married in Hampton, N. H., 5 June, 1676,
Hannah, daughter of Henry Green of Hampton (Registry of Deeds,
Exeter, N. H.). She was dismissed, Sept., 1677, from the church in
Hampton to the church in Rowley (Ch. R.).

* Some doubt has been expressed as to Thomas Abbott (1-4) being the son of
George Abbott (1) solely because George Abbott (1) appears to have two sons
named Thomas alive at the same time. Hon. Samuel Symonds of Ipswich (1637),
Deputy-Governor of Massachusetts, “a gentleman of Ancient family” had two sons
named Samuel living at the same time. Samuel Symonds, Jr., of Ipswich, in
his will dated 22 Nov., 1653, proved 28 Mar., 1654, mentions among other brothers,
“I give unto my brother Samuell Symonds 20s.” and in another item ‘‘I give unto
my brother Samuel all my bookes’’ (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips.: 162). This brother,
Samuel Symonds, was graduated at Harvard College, 1663, and died 1669, un¬
married.

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He died 1690. The inventory of his estate was taken 24 Mar.,
1690-1, and filed in court, the next day (Essex Probate). John Acy
received from his father, William Acy, by deed, dated 9 Apr., 1675,
one-half of house, barn and home lot in Rowley, between the homestead
of Joseph Horsley towards the south and the homestead of Thomas
Tenney towards the north, abutting on the street towards the east, and
on the brook towards the west, together with the other half after
grantor’s decease (Essex Deeds, 3 Ips. : 373). These were the original
lots laid out to John Trumble (204) and John Haseltine (84). Widow
Hannah Acy married (2) John Shepard (175).

Children born in Eowley :

2-5. Mary,3 b. 5 Aug., 1677 ; d. young.

2-6. Elizabeth, b. 23 Jan., 1678-9 ; m. Judah Trumble (204-11).

2-7. Hannah, b. 9 Mar., 1680-1 ; m. Caleb Burbank (31-10).

2- 8. Margaret, b. 30 Aug. 1683 ; m. John Dresser (58-19).

ALLEN

3. Bozoan1 Allen, mercer, with wife and two servants, came from
Lynn, England, in 1638; settled in Hingham; moved to Boston, where
he died 14 Sept., 1652 (Pope). His widow, Ann, married (2) Joseph
Jewett (101).

Children probably brought to Eowley by their mother, 1653 (births
from Pope) :

3- 1. Priscilla, 2 b. — Aug., 1639 ; mentioned in her mother’s will.

3-2. John, twin, b. 13 Oct., 1641 ; mentioned in his mother’s will.

3-3. Ephraim, twin, b. 13 Oct., 1641 ; prob. d. young.

3-4. Ann, b. 8 Oct., 1643; m. Abraham Jewett (102).

3-5. Deborah, b. 10 Nov., 1645 ; bur. 5 Feb., 1660.

3-6. Isaac, b. 6 Apr., 1651; bur. 10 Apr., 1669.

3-7. Bessom (Bozoan), b. 13 Feb., 1652; settled in Boston (Savage).

ALLEN

4. Henry1 Allen, “Boston, a joiner, was of the ch. May 1644,
freem. 1648, was prob. the deac. wh. by w. Judith had Judith, b. 26
Nov. 1673; Samuel, 12 Jan. 1675; Ebenezer, 30 Jan. 1676; Ephraim,
4 Apr. 1682; and John 17 Sept. 1683. He was Rep. for Rowley 1674
and d. 6 Jan. 1696 leav. good est. hut no will” (Savage). For services
as representative, the town of Rowley paid him £8 10s. 6d. We find
no evidence that he lived in Rowley.

ALLEN

5. William2 Allen, son of William, was born in Salisbury, 2:
8 mo. 1650; married in Salisbury, 5 July, 1674, Mary, daughter of
John Harris (79). His home was in Salisbury, where he died 10 May,
1700. His widow, Mary, died “att Greenland, att her son William
Allins,” 23 Jan., 1720-1 (Salisbury V. R.).

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Children of record in Eowley :

5-1. Stilsan,3 bp. 15 July, 1677.

5-2. William, bp. 7 Nov., 1680.

5- 3. Ann, bp. 7 Nov., 1680, “of Salisbury” (Ch. E.) ; m. in Salisbury, 2 Jan.,

1700-1 Jonathan Bill of Boston.

ALLEY

6. Thomas1 Alley married 6 Feb., 1670 (9 Feb., Newbury R.),
Sarah, daughter of Thomas Silver of Newbury. She was admitted to
Eowley Church, 23 Feb., 1675.

He married (2) 10 Oct., 1681, Abigail Killiam; died 4 May, 1699.
His widow, Abigail, married (2) 25 June, 1700, William Thompson of
Haverhill (Essex Deeds, 16: 3).

Children of record in Eowley :

6- 1. Samuel, 2 bp. 4 July, 1675.

6-2. Sakah, b. 28 Aug., 1678.

6-3. Thomas, b. 12 Dec., 1683.

6-4. Abigail, b. 1 Mar., 1687.

ASHBY

See John Lambert (112-1).

AUSTIN

7. Anthony2 Austin, son of Richard1 of Charlestown, in Mar.,
1663, testified in the case of Anthony Crosby vs. John Pickard, in the
Essex County Court, that he was aged about 27 years, and said, “being
at Boston when Mr. Crosbie was ready to goe for England that Mr.
Crosbie employed him to write some letters to send to his friends at
Rowley.” He married 19 Oct., 1664, Hester or Esther Fluggins, prob¬
ably daughter of John Huggins of Hampton, N. H. She was admitted
to Rowley Church, 8 Dec., 1668. He was admitted 29 Mar., 1669.
Freeman, 19 May, 1669.

29 Nov., 1674, “Br. Austin acknowledged his fayling that he had
gone soe farr in ingageing himself to a remove to a new plantation
before he had propounded his desire to the church that he might have
their advice and consent, the church saw noe ground to disuade him
from his undertaking (seeing he had noe accomodations heer) but
wished gods blessing upon him & his” (Ch. R.). He moved to Suffield,
Conn., about Dec., 1674, and died there 22 Aug., 1708. His wife,
Esther, died in Suffield, 7 Mar., 1697-8.

Children of record in Eowley :

7-1. Eichard,^ b. 22: 7 mo. 1665.

7-2. Anthony, bp. 19 Jan., 1667-8.

7-3. John, bp. 29 Oct., 1671.

Born in Suffield :

7-4. Nathaniel, b. 20 May, 1678.

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7-5. Elizabeth, b. 8 July, 1681; d. in Suffield, 8 Oct., 1682.

7-6. Elizabeth, b. 20 Apr., 1684.

7- 7. Esther, b. 11 Jan., 1686.

AYERS AYRES

8. Samuel1 Ayers and Abigail Fellows were married in Ipswich,

16 Apr., 1677 (Ct. R.). It is probable that they resided in that part
of Rowley now Byfield Parish. They were admitted to Rowley Church,
13 Oct., 1700. 1710 “Samuel Ayres, slayn by y*5 Indians at Winter

Harbor” (Ch. R.). He died intestate, and no one taking administra¬
tion on his estate, on the complaint of a creditor, citation was issued
28 Nov., 1713, to Widow Abigail and her sons, Samuel and John. 30
Nov., 1713, Abigail Ayers, Samuel Ayers, and John Ayers refuse to
take administration (Essex Probate).

James Tenney of Rowley, by deed, dated 22 Feb., 1703-4, conveys to
Samuel Ayers, Sr., and Samuel Ayers, Jr., both of Rowley, a right in
Rowley that was granted bj^ the town to his father Thomas Tenney,
deceased (Essex Deeds, 18: 35).

Children of record in Rowley and Newbury :

8- 1. Stephen,2 b. in Newbury, 13 Mar., 1688-9 (Coffin).

8-2. Edward, bp. 14 Jan., 1693-4.

8- 3. Joseph, bp. 4 Aug., 1695.

AYERS

9. Thomas Ayers and Hannah Erington were married in Ipswich,
21 Mar., 1677 (Ct. R.). It is probable that they resided in that part
of Newbury now Byfield Parish. Thomas Ayers’ wife (unnamed) was
admitted to Rowley Church, 8 June, 1690, and dismissed, 5 May, 1705,
to the church in Portsmouth, N. H.

Children of record in Rowley :

9- 1. Jabez, bp. 28 Dec., 1690.

9-2. Abraham, bp. 20 Nov., 1692.

9-3. Thomas, bp. 16 Sept., 1694.

9- 4. Mehitable, bp. 11 Apr., 1697.

BAILEY

10. James1 Bailey, brother of Richard (11), had the birth of his
child recorded here as of 1642, yet his name does not appear in the
record of the first survey of house lots, 1643. An acre and half lot was

laid out to him soon after. His wife was Lydia - . He was about

fifty-one years old, 1663, and was buried 10 Aug., 1677. His will,
dated 8 Aug., 1677, mentions daughters Lydia Platts and Damaris
Leaver; eldest son, John; son James, who is executor; and “unto my
wife” one-third, etc. (Essex Probate, and Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 117).
His widow, Lydia, died 29 Apr., 1704.

Children of record in Rowley :

10- 1. John,2 b. 2 : 12 mo. 1642 ; m. Mary Mighill (127-7).

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10-2. Lydia, b. — : 9 mo. 1644; m. Abel Platts (148-2).

10-3. Jonathan, b. — Sept., 1646 ; bur. 27 Mar., 1665.

10-4. Damaris, b. 17: 11 mo. 1648 ; m. Thomas Leaver (115-2).

10-5. James, b. 15: 11 mo. 1650 ; m. Elizabeth Johnson (105-2).

10-6. Thomas, b. 1 : 6 mo. 1653 ; not mentioned in father’s will ; probably
killed at Bloody Brook with Capt. Lathrop, 18 Sept., 1675 (Coffin,
p. 390) ; unm.

10-7. Samuel, b. 10 : 6 mo. 1655 ; bur. 28 : 9 mo. 1657.

10-8. Samuel, b. 6 Nov. 1658 ; not mentioned in father’s will.

10-1. John2 Bailey ( James 10), born 2: 12 mo. 1642; married
17 June, 1668, Mary, daughter of Dea. Thomas Mighill (127). He
was a soldier in the Canada Expedition and died “Comeing from Can¬
ady,” 19 Nov., 1690. His widow, Mary, was administratrix of his
estate, 22 Apr., 1691; son Jonathan joined her when twenty-one years
old; with the inventory on file is a list of his children as given below,
excepting daughter Ann. Widow Mary Bailey died before 30 Mar.,
1694, when the estate was divided. See will of Widow Faith Law (114).

Children of record in Bowley :

10-9. Jonathans (John, Ch. B.), b. 31 Aug., 1670; m. Hannah Walker.
10-10. Ann, b. 24 Feb., 1672-3; d. 17 Dec., 1690 ; unm.

10-11. Nathaniel, bp. 4 Apr., 1675; m. Sarah Clark.

10-12. Thomas, b. 7 Oct., 1677 ; settled in Bradford, where he m. 8 Dec.,
1700, Eunice Walker, a grandchild of Humphrey Woodbury of
Beverly (Essex Deeds, 32:67). He d. in Haverhill, 23 Dec., 1764.

10-13. James, bp. 18 Apr., 1680; settled in Bradford, and there m. 14 July,
1702, Hannah Wood (220-13). (Essex Deeds, 25:173; 44:147;
47 : 117 ; and Essex Probate.)

10-14. Mary, b. 1 Feb., 1682-3 ; d. Oct., 1721 ; unm. Brother Jonathan,
admr., 23 Feb., 1721-2 (Essex Probate).

10-15. Elizabeth, b. 15 Nov., 1685; m. Daniel Tenney (195-27).

10-16. Lydia, b. 14 Apr., 1688; m. in Newbury, 13 May, 1715, Daniel Bitter
or Butter. They were dismissed, 22 Aug., 1742, from Bowley
Church to the church in Lunenburg (Ch. B.).

10-17. John, b. 12 Jan., 1690-1 ; was of Boston; d. before 1722, leaving
children (Essex Probate). Adm. granted 16 Oct., 1721, to John
Dixwell and John Staniford, both of Boston. Guardianship of
his children, viz : William,* aged about 7 years ; Benjamin, aged
about 6 years ; John, aged about 4 years ; and Sarah, aged about
4 years, granted 23 July, 1722 (Suffolk Probate, 22: 127, 307-9,
and 28: 103). William Bailey, “tailor,” John Bailey, “Cordwainer,”
both of Haverhill, Sarah Bailey, “spinster,” of Woburn, and Ben¬
jamin Bailey, “Shipwright,” of Boston, sold to Nathaniel Mighill,
land in Bowley, formerly of “our uncle” Ezekiel Mighill, 1740
(Essex Deeds, 80:64 and 94:208). This William* Bailey m. in
Linebrook Parish, 31 Aug., 1756, Abig'ail Ivilbourne (106-39), and
was “drowned at the Isle of Sables, 16 Nov., 1760” (Ch. B.).

10-5. James2 Bailey ( James 10), born 15: 11 mo. 1650; married
12 May, 1680, Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. John Johnson (105) ; died
20 Mar., 1714-5 (G. S.). His will, proved 2 May, 1715, mentions wife,
Elizabeth; eldest son, James, to have his Bowley lands; youngest son.

MIGHILL-BAILEY HOUSE, WETHERSFIELD STREET

Built in 1668, the year of the marriage of Mary Mighill (127-7) to John Bailey (lO-l), on lot registered in 1643

to Dea. Thomas Mighill (127).

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MIGHILL-BAILEY HOUSE, WETHERSFIELD STREET
(after addition)

Occupied by six generations of the Bailey Family. Taken down in 1902.

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Samuel, to have his Bradford lands; daughters Elizabeth and Hannah
(Essex Probate). His widow, Elizabeth, died 12 Sept., 1743.

Children born in Rowley :

10-18. James, 3 b. 25 July, 1681 ; bur. 3 Aug., 1681.

10-19. Elizabeth, b. 16 Nov., 1682 ; bur. 6 Dec., 1682.

10-20. John, b. 1 Feb., 1685-6 ; d. 13 Feb., 1685-6.

10-21. Elizabeth, b. 7 Jan., 1687-8; m. Samuel Scott (168-15).

10-22. Hannah, b. 4 Dec., 1690; m. (int. 19: 11 mo. 1711) Moses Davis;
d. 30 Nov., 1743.

10-23. James, b. 12 May, 1694; m. Mercy Bailey (10-40).

10-24. Samuel, b. 27 Oct., 1701. He sold, 19 Nov., 1723, to Abraham Parker,
land in Bradford, given him by his father (Essex Deeds, 42 : 135) ;
d. 14 Feb., 1754 ; unm.

10-9. Capt. Jonathan3 Bailey ( John 10-1; James 10), born 31
Aug., 1670; married 7 Mar., 1693-4 (Ct. R.), Hannah, daughter of
Shubael and Patience (Jewett 101-6) Walker, of Bradford. She was
born in Bradford, 4 Mar., 1671-2, and died 9 Dec., 1702. He married
(2) 30 Jan., 1707-8, Sarah, daughter of Dea. Ezekiel Jewett (100-1);
she died 28 Sept., 1730 (G. S.). His intention of marriage with
Mercy, widow of William Gage (69-2), was published 20 Oct., 1733,
but they were not married. He died 23 Nov., 1733 (G. S. Byfield).

His will, dated 15 Nov., 1733, mentions sons Jonathan, Shubael,
John, and Moses who has the homestead; daughters Ann Tenney, Han¬
nah Stewart, Sarah Dickinson, and Mary Bailey; Widow Mercy Gage
to have £10; sister Elizabeth Tenney; children of brother, John Bailey,
deceased, to have one-half the estate “which is to come to me from my
uncle Ezekiel Mighill after his widow’s decease” (Essex Probate, 321 :
63).

Children of record in Rowley :

10-25. Jonathan, 4 b. 1 Feb., 1694-5; of Lancaster, 1722 (Middlesex Deeds,
23:39-40); m. 28 Mar., 1734, Bridget Boynton (22-46). She d.
before 22 Apr., 1752.

10-26. Shubael, b. 22 Feb., 1695-6; of Lancaster, 1722 (Middlesex Deeds.
23:39-40).

10-27. John, b. 1 July, 1698; m. Elizabeth Crosby (49-21).

10-28. Ann, b. 4 Feb., 1700-1; m. Thomas Wicom (217-19).

10-29. Benoni, b. 9 Dec., 1702: d. 21 Nov., 1703.

10-30. Hannah, b. 30 June, 1709; m. John Stewart (188-39).

10-31. Sarah, b. 14 Jan., 1710-1; m. Samuel Dickinson (54-23).

10-32. Moses, b. 4 Feb., 1712-3 ; settled in Lancaster.

10-33. Mary, bp. 31 July, 1715; m. Amos Jewett (103-24).

10-34. Ezekiel, bp. 27 Apr., 1718; d. young.

10-11. Nathaniel3 Bailey ( John 10-1; James 10) , baptized 4
Apr., 1675; married 2 Jan., 1700-1, Sarah, daughter of Josiah and
Mercy (Boynton 22-4) Clark of Ipswich. He jlied 21 July, 1722, in
his 48th year (G. S.). (Essex Probate, 313: 563, 647-9 for division
of his estate.) His widow, Sarah, married (2) John Stewart (188-7).

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Children born in Rowley :

10-35. Joseph, ^ b. 17 Oct., 1701; m. Sarah Jewett (103-22).

10-36. Nathaniel, b. 27 Oct., 1703 ; m. in Newbury, 25 July, 1726, Mary
Worcester of Bradford or Newbury ; seven children were born
in Bradford. He may have moved to Gloucester.

10-37. Josiah, b. 3 Nov., 1705 ; m. in Andover, 31 Oct., 1728, Elizabeth
Stevens of Andover ; settled in Lunenburg.

10-38. David, b. 11 Nov., 1707 ; m. Mary Hodgkins.

10-39. Samuel, b. 25 Nov., 1709 ; m. Jane Wyatt.

10-40. Mercy, b. 21 Mar., 1711-2; m. James Bailey (10-23).

10-41. Sarah, b. 18 Nov., 1719.

10-23. Lieut. James3 Bailey ( James 10-5; James 10), born 12
May, 1694; married 20 Mar., 1739-40, Mercy, daughter of Nathaniel
Bailey (10-11). He died 3 Jan., 1768. Administration granted 29
May, 1768, to his widow, Mercy, and de bonis non to Hannah Bailey,
8 June, 1779 (Essex Probate). His widow, Mercy, died 27 Jan., 1779.

Children of record in Rowley :

10-42. James,4 bp. 7 June, 1741; d. 15 June, 1741.

10-43. Elizabeth, b. 19 Sept., 1742 ; d. 24 Apr., 1760 ; unm.

10-44. James, b. 23 Mar., 1744-5 ; d. 27 Jan., 1809 ; unm.

10-45. Moses, b. 31 Aug., 1747 ; d. Mar., 1776 ; unm.

10-46. Paul, bp. 1 Sept., 1751 ; d. 23 Apr., 1752.

10-47. Hannah, b. 19 Dec., 1753 ; m. Nelson Todd (203-57).

10-27. Ensign John4 Bailey (Capt. Jonathan 10-9; John 10-1;
James 10), born 1 July, 1698; married 17 Jan., 1722-3, Elizabeth,
daughter of Nathaniel Crosby (49-10). They were dismissed, 30 May,
1762, from Byfield Church to the church in Lunenburg.

Children of record in Rowley :

10-48. An infant, 5 d. 17 July, 1723.

10-49. Jonathan, b. 28 July, 1724 ; d. 21 Aug., 1724.

10-50. Elizaeeth, b. 15 Aug., 1725 ; d. 8 Sept., 1725.

10-51. Hannah (Elizabeth, Ch. R.), b. 1 Jan., 1726-7.

10-52. Jedidiah, b. 31 Oct., 1729 ; m. Martha Thurlow.

10-53. John, b. 8 Aug., 1732 ; m. Mary Holman.

10-54. Jonathan, b. 1 June, 1735 ; d. 2 Apr., 1753 (G. S. Byfield).

10-55. Elizabeth, b. 4 June, 1738.

10-35. Joseph4 Bailey ( Nathaniel 10-11; John 10-1; James 10),
born 17 Oct., 1701; married (int. 12 June, 1725) Sarah, daughter of
Dea. Daniel Jewett (103-10). They were dismissed, about 1735, from
the Rowley Church to the church in Newbury. He was a potter. Ad¬
ministration granted 8 June, 1761 (Essex Probate).

Children of record in Rowley :

10-56. Elizabeth, s b. 29 Dec., 1725.

10-57. Nathaniel, b. 7 Mar., 1726-7.

10-58. Daniel, b. 27 June, 1729.

10-59. Amos, bp. 12 Sept., 1731.

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10-38. Dea. David4 Bailey ( Nathaniel 10-11; John 10-1; James
10), born 11 Nov., 1107; married 7 Dec., 1727, Mary Hodgkins. She
died 10 Aug., 1759. He married (2) 18 Dec., 1759, Mehitable Smith,
who died 20 Aug., 1789. He was chosen deacon of Rowley Church,
18 Feb., 1761, and died 12 May, 1769 (G. S.). His home was on
Wethersfield Street.

Children of record in Rowley :

10-60. John, s bp. 15 Dec., 1728; d. 31 Dec., 1728.

10-61. Jacob, b. 16 Apr., 1731; Harvard Coll., 1755; an Episcopal Minister;

d. at Annapolis Royal, Canada, 22 Mar., 1808. See “The Frontier
Missionary,” a memoir of his life, by William S. Bartlett, A. M.,
1853.

10-62. Sabah, bp. 12 Aug., 1733 ; cl. 10 Feb., 1735-6.

10-63. David, b. 15 Feb., 1734-5 ; m. 3 Apr., 1759, Hannah Kilbourne (106-63).

10-64. Pierce, b. 6 Feb., 1737-8; d. a soldier in the army, 1760, “at Albany

of the Small Pox”; unm. Adm. granted 30 Mar., 1761, to his
father, David Bailey (Essex Probate).

10-65. Amos, b. 22 Jan., 1739-40 ; m. Lydia Ross.

10-66. John, b. 9 Sept., 1741; m. Hannah Dresser (58-82).

10-67. Nathaniel, b. 4 Sept., 1743 ; settled in Pittston, Maine.

10-68. Mary, b. 4 Nov., 1744; d. 11 Oct., 1748.

10-69. Ezekiel, b. 5 Jan., 1746-7; m. Lois Brocklebank (29-51).

10-70. Mary, bp. 16 Feb., 1751-2 ; d. 7 Jan., 1753.

10-71. An infant, d. 19 June, 1764.

10-72. Mehitable, b. 10 July, 1767 ; d. 13 Dec., 1783.

10-39. Samuel4 Bailey ( Nathaniel 10-11; John 10-1; James 10),
born 25 Nov., 1709; married in Newbury, 7 Feb., 1733-4, Jane, daugh¬
ter of John and Mary (Badger) Wyatt of Newbury, where she was
born 17 Sept., 1711. They resided in Newbury until 1739, then in
Rowley, where she died — Jan., 1786, aged 74 years. He was a chair-
maker; died 1 Aug., 1796.

Children born in Newbury :

10-73. William, 5 b. 16 Nov., 1734; lived in Newburyport.

10-74. Samuel, b. 3 Nov., 1735 ; d. in Rowley, 5 Nov., 1753.

10-75. John, b. 25 Feb., 1736-7 ; d. soon.

Born in Rowley :

10-76. Jane, b. 26 Feb., 1739-40 ; d. 29 Oct., 1763 ; unm.

10-77. John, b. 15 July, 1741 ; m. Susannah Lowell.

10-78. Thomas, b. 5 Dec., 1742 ; lived in Newburyport, and d. there 16 Feb.,
1825, without issue.

10-79. Anne, bp. 23 Dec., 1744 ; d. 4 July, 1748.

10-80. Sarah, b. 20 Feb., 1746-7 ; d. 28 Apr., 1799 ; unm.

10-81. Mary, b. 21 Feb., 1750-1; m. 19 Jan., 1774, Jabez Ross, Jr.; d. 13
July, 1774.

10-82. Samuel, b. 4 May, 1757 ; living in Rowley, 1797, prob. unm.

10-52. Jedidiah5 Bailey ( Ensign John 10-27; Capt. Jonathan
10-9; John 10-1; James 10), born 31 Oct., 1729; married in Newbury,

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1 June, 1756, Martha Thorla (Thurlow) of Newbury. It is probable
that she was the widow of Joseph Thurlow, and daughter of Jonathan
and Lydia (Spofford) Thurston. She died in Lunenburg, 1.4 Apr.,
1790, in her 54th year.

Children born in Eowley :

10-83. Jonathan^ b. 16 Apr., 1757 ; d. 6 July, 1757.

10-84. Jonathan, b. 12 Aug., 1758.

10-53. John5 Bailey ( Ensign John 10-27; Capt. Jonathan 10-9;
John 10-1; James 10), born 8 Aug., 1732; married in Newbury, 4
Nov., 1756, Mary Holman of Newbury. They probably moved to
Lunenburg.

Children born in Rowley :

10-85. Elizabeth^ b. 29 Sept., 1757.

10-86. Hannah, b. 5 Nov., 1758.

10-87. Moses, b. 26 Jan., 1760.

10-65. Lieut. Amos5 Bailey ( Dea . David 10-38; Nathaniel 10-
11; John 10-1; James 10), born 22 Jan., 1739-40; married in Ipswich,
28 Nov., 1765, Lydia Ross of Ipswich. She died 1 Dec., 1797, aged 57
years. He died 28 Mar., 1797. Rev. soldier, rank of ensign.

Children born in Rowley :

10-88. Abner Ross, 6 b. 9 May, 1767 ; d. 22 Sept., 1845 ; unm.

10-89. Amos, b. 22 Dec., 1768 ; d. 20 Apr., 1853.

10-90. Lydia, b. 13 Dec., 1770 ; d. 6 July, 1859 ; unm.

10-91. An infant, d. — Dec., 1775.

10-92. Lucy, b. 1 Apr., 1778 ; cl. 27 Mar., 1813 ; unm.

10-93. Nathaniel, b. 21 Dec., 1781 ; m. Elizabeth Brown Matson.

10-66. John5 Bailey {Dea. David, 10-38; Nathaniel 10-11; John ,
10-1; James 10), born 9 Sept., 1741; married 14 Feb., 1760, Hannah,
daughter of Daniel Dresser (58-52). By deed, dated 15 Aug., 1763,
John Bailey, “Baker,” and wife, Hannah, of Rowley, sold to his father,
David Bailey, “trader,” of Rowley, “one half of a new house (being
but in part finished) which stands upon land of the said David, near
his now dwelling in Rowley” (Essex Deeds, 111: 203). They moved
to Manchester, where he enlisted in the Army of the Revolution, and
died on his way home, of small pox. His widow, Hannah, with the
children, then moved to the home of her father in Ipswich Village, and
died there 21 Mar., 1807, aged 64 years.

Children of record in Rowley :

10-94. Molly, « b. in Andover, 23 Dec., 1760 ; d. in Rowley, 1793 ; unm.

10-95. Mehitable, bp. 23 Jan., 1763 ; cl. 11 Oct., 1807 ; unm.

10-96. Pierce, b. 13 July, 1766 (Bailey Gen.) ; m. 17 Dec., 1793, Salome
Bailey (10-111).

10-97. Elizabeth, b. in Manchester, 11 May, 1769; m. (int. 6 Oct., 1810)
Reuben Howe, as his third wife, and d., his widow, in Ipswich
Village, 9 Aug., 1855 ; bur. in Rowley.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

10-98. Patty, b. in Manchester, 17 May, 1772 ; d. 29 May, 1772.

10-99. John, b. in Manchester, 1777 ; d. 2 Sept., 1778.

10-69. Ezekiel5 Bailey ( Dea . David 10-38; Nathaniel 10-11;
John 10-1; James 10), bom 5 Jan., 1746-7; married 2 Nov., 1769,
Lois, daughter of Nathan Brocklebank (29-26) ; died 29 May, 1796.
Rev. soldier. She died 19 June, 1820.

Children of record in Rowley :

10-100. Betty,6 b. 5 Sept., 1770 ; m. 9 June, 1801, Richard Pulsifer.

10-101. Lois, b. 5 Nov., 1772 ; m. Thomas Hobson (89-59).

10-102. Molly, b. 15 Sept., 1775; m. 21 July, 1808, Capt. John Moulton of
Wenham.

10-103. Eunice, b. 2 May, 1778 ; m. - Pressey of Amesbury.

10-104. David, b. 5 Sept., 1780 ; m. Anna Spiller.

10-105. Hitty, b. 8 Oct., 1784; m. (int. 24 Nov., 1804) John Flanders Davis.
10-106. Ezekiel Pierce, b. 31 Aug., 1789; m. Sarah Hobson (89-67).

10-107. Jacob, bp. 14 Nov., 1791; d. 7 Jan., 1792.

10-108. Anna, b. 9 Nov., 1793 ; m. in Middleton, 23 Nov., 1817, Benj. Potter
of Ipswich, “both of Wenham” (Middleton R.).

10-77. John5 Bailey ( Samuel 10-39; Nathaniel 10-11; John, 10-
1; James 10), born 15 July, 1741; married 18 Nov., 1764, Susannah,
daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Cooper) Lowell, then of Rowley.
She was born 21 July, 1744, and died 10 July, 1767. He married (2)
(int. 12 Nov., 1768) Charity Dodge of Wenham, who died 22 Dec.,
1812. He married (3) 26 Apr., 1813, Martha Richardson, who died
10 May, 1816. He married (4) 23 Dec., 1816, Elizabeth, widow of
Moses Chaplin (37-50).

He lived on the north side of Rowley Common, and died there 26
July, 1826. Rev. soldier.

His widow, Elizabeth, died in Topsfield, 28 June, 1835, aged 77
years, "Of Old Rowley. She was the mother of the wife of Charles
Miller” (Topsfield R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

10-109. Jane,6 b. 25 Oct., 1765; m. David Pickard (145-91).

10-110. Susannah, b. 27 Apr., 1767.

10-111. Salome, b. 26 Oct., 1769 ; m. Pierce Bailey (10-96).

10-112. Thomas, bp. 7 Apr., 1771; m. 27 Aug., 1793, Susannah Hobson.

They settled in Newbury, where their children were born. He
“was lost at sea,” 1 Dec., 1804. She d. in Georgetown, 16 Nov.,
1856 (Bailey Gen.).

10-113. Anna, bp. 10 Jan., 1773.

10-114. Mary, bp. 30 Oct., 1774.

10-115. John, b. 17 Jan., 1777; d. 29 Feb., 1820; unm.

10-116. Joseph, bp. 25 July, 1779; m. (int. 11 July, 1810) Mary Coombs
of Boston. They lived in Boston ; prob. she d. there. We learn
from relatives that they had five children, and that after death
of mother they were sent to their grandfather’s in Maine. He
d. at the house of Mark F. Cate, in Ipswich Village, 9 Aug., 1839 ;
bur. in Rowley.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

10-117. Charity, b. 7 Aug., 1781 ; m. 30 July, 1800, Israel Adams, 3rd.

10-118. Polly, b. 16 Oct., 1785 ; m. in Ipswich, 18 Sept., 1804, Silas Crane of
Lynn.

10-93. Nathaniel6 Bailey {Lieut. Amos 10-65; Dea. David 10-
38; Nathaniel 10-11; John 10-1; James 10), born 21 Dec., 1781; mar¬
ried 4 June, 1804, Elizabeth Brown Matson; died 16 Apr., 1817.

Children born in Eowley :

10-119. Juliett Charlotte, 7 b. 5 Dec., 1804 ; m. in Ipswich, 3 Feb., 1825,
Mark Newman of Ipswich.

10-120. Theodore Strong, b. 21 July, 1806.

10-121. Edwin Augustus, b. 22 May, 1808.

10-122. Leonora Elmira, b. 5 Mar., 1810.

10-123. Oscar Pinckney, b. 20 Dec., 1811; d. 16 Aug., 1814.

10-124. Lucy Eveline, b. 22 Oct., 1813 ; d. 16 Aug., 1820.

10-125. Oscar Pinckney, b. 11 Sept., 1815.

10-126. Nathaniel (posthumous), b. 2 Aug., 1817.

10-96. Pierce6 Bailey {John 10-66; Dea. David 10-38; Nathaniel
10-11; John 10-1; James 10), born 13 July, 1766 (Bailey Gen.) ; mar¬
ried 17 Dec., 1793, Salome, daughter of John Bailey (10-77). His home
was in Ipswich Village. She died 3 Nov., 1824. He died 18 Feb.,
1848 (P. R.). Both buried in Rowley.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

10-127. A child, 7 d. 20 Oct., 1794.

10-128. Oliver, b. 7 Nov., 1794 (Bailey Gen.), 17 Nov., 1795 (Ipswich V. R.) ;
m. Judith Howe.

10-129. Jacob, b. 16 Jan., 1797 ; m. 30 Mar., 1824, Judith Jewett (101-199) ;

d. 1830. She d. 24 June, 1879. Children: John Henry, b. 22 Dec.,
1824, d. 1895; unm. ; Charles, b. 26 Sept., 1828, d. 1904; unm. All
bur. in Rowley.

10-130. Salome, b. 28 Feb., 1799; d. 12 Aug., 1805.

10-131. Hannah, b. 30 Apr., 1801; d. unm.

10-132. John Pierce, b. 8 Mar., 1803 (Ipswich V. R.).

10-133. Charity, b. 5 Oct., 1804 ; d. 11 July, 1806.

10-134. Charity, b. 28 Sept.., 1806; m. 6 Apr., 1826, Joshua Howe.

10-104. David6 Bailey {Ezekiel 10-69; Dea. David 10-38; Nathan¬
iel 10-11; John 10-1; James 10), born 5 Sept., 1780; married in
Ipswich, 31 July, 1804, Anna Spiller. They moved to Wenham in
1808, and had six children born there.

Children born in Rowley :

10-135. Matilda Ann, 7 b. 7 Jan., 1805.

10-136. William Kimball, b. 17 Nov., 1806.

10-106. Ezekiel Pierce6 Bailey {Ezekiel 10-69; Dea. David 10-
38; Nathaniel 10-11; John 10-1; James 10), born 31 Aug., 1789; mar¬
ried 30 Oct., 1815, Sarah, daughter of Moses Hobson (89-56). He
was a carpenter, and lived on Wethersfield Street. He died 28 July,
1859. She died 30 June, 1880.

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Children born in Rowley :

10-137. Charles Jewett, 7 b. 8 Jan., 1816; m. Eveline Tenney.

10-138. Ezekiel, b. 22 Aug., 1818 ; m. Caroline Blackinton ; d. 21 Feb., 1861.
10-139. Sarah Gage, b. 7 Mar., 1821; m. Frederic Drew; d. 3 Jan., 1900.
10-140. Sophia, b. 23 Aug., 1823; m. Ebenezer B. Damon; d. 16 Feb. 1908.

10-141. Frederic, b. 8 Mar., 1826 ; m. 2 Jan., 1855, Catherine Janvrin of
Hampton Falls, N. H. She was b. 1 July, 1830 ; d. 3 Oct., 1899.
He d. 2 Sept., 1902. Descendants in male line now (1932) living
in Rowley.

10-142. Henry, b. 30 Mar., 1829 ; m. 14 Mar., 1852, Margaret Ann Johnson
(105-84) ; d. 3 May, 1863. His widow, Margaret Ann, m. (2)
David C. Smith of Georgetown. She d. in Georgetown, 9 Feb.,
1911.

10-143. Mary Ann, b. 2 July, 1831 ; m. 28 xAug., 1857, William Mason Car¬
penter ; d. 1 Mar., 1886.

10-144. Edward, b. 13 Jan., 1834; m. 7 Feb., 1860, Martha Peckham. She
was b. 12 June, 1837 ; d. 25 Aug., 1919 He d. 29 Jan., 1911.
Their son, Dr. George Guys Bailey, b. 14 Mar., 1864, is now
(1932) living in Ipswich.

10-145. Olive, b. 17 July, 1836; m. 10 Nov., 1858, George Hardy; d. 23 July,
1862.

10-146. William Albert, b. 18 Mar., 1839 ; m. Esther Evans ; d. 22 Nov.,
1893.

10-128. Oliver7 Bailey ( Pierce 10-96; John 10-66; Dea. David
10-38; Nathaniel 10-11; John 10-1; James 10), born 7 Nov., 1794
(Bailey Gen.) 17 Nov., 1795 (Ipswich V. R.) ; married 27 June, 1822,
Judith, daughter of Iieuhen and Judith (Tenney 195-69) Howe. She
was born 21 Jan., 1798. Their home was in Ipswich Village, where
he died 6 Jan., 1878 and she died 20 May, 1886.

Children :

10-147. Ann Mary, 8 b. 1 May, 1823 ; d. Sept., 1824.

10-148. Judith Ann, b. 20 Aug., 1825 ; m. 8 Jan., 1848, Enoch Ira Dole of
Rowley.

10-149. Mary Jane, b. 26 Mar., 1827 ; d. 11 Nov., 1898 ; unm.

10-150. Amasa Pearson, b. 16 Dec., 1828; m. Abby S. Wise; d. 26 Sept.,
1890.

10-151. Oliver Alvin, b. 4 Dec., 1831 ; m. Oct. 1877, Emily, dau. of John N.

Pearson (140-239). She was b. 20 June, 1834; d. 9 July, 1907.
He d. 12 June, 1908.

10-152. Hannah Elizabeth, b. 26 Sept., 1838 ; m. Joseph D. Dodge of
Rowley.

10-153. Eben Howe, b. 24 Sept., 1843 ; m. Amy Caroline, dau. of Ezekiel
Bailey (10-138). She d. 12 Sept., 1880. He m. (2) Mary Emma
Hunt of Clinton.

BAILEY

11. Richard1 Bailey, brother of James (10), came in the “Bevis”
from Southampton, 1638, as servant of Richard Dummer; he tvas then
about 15 years old (Savage). He, with Richard Holmes (90), bought
the house lot and rights thereto pertaining, of Thomas Harris (80),
1644 (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 152). He brought with him to Rowley his

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wife, Edna, whose maiden name was Halstead. He was buried 16 : 12
mo. (Feb.), 1647.

His will, dated 15: last (12) mo. 1647, mentions as legatees, “wife
Edna; son Joseph; Brother James Baly; nephew John Baly; Thomas
Palmer; the poore of the Towne”; also mentions “Michel Hobkinson;
Mr. Rogers, Ipswich, and Mr. Johnson” (On file Salem, Yol. 1: 98).
His widow, Edna, married (2) Ezekiel Northern! (132). Ezekiel
Northern!, as guardian of Joseph Bailey, 15: 9 mo. 1649; mentions a
gift from William Halstead* (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 54).

Child born in Rowley :

11-1. Joseph,- b. about 1647. He deposes, 20 July, 1698, “in Rowley where
I was born” (Essex Probate Files, 11510). He was about 34
years old, 1681 (Essex Ct. Files). When he became of age he
settled in the East Parish of Bradford ; was a deacon of the
church, and prominent in the affairs of the town ; m. Abigail,
daughter of John Trumble (204). He d. 11 Oct., 1712. She d.
17 Nov., 1735. Children born in Bradford:

i. Abigail,3 b. 9 Mar., 1671 (Ct. R.) ; m. Samuel Tenney (195-8).

ii. Richard, b. 30 Sept., 1675 (Ct. R.).

iii. Anne, b. 24 Sept., 1678 (Ct. R.) : m. Jonas Platts (147-4).

iv. Elizabeth, b. 9 Apr., 1681 (Ct. R.).

v. Joseph, b. 13 Feb., 1683 (Ct. R.).

vi. Edna, b. 26 June, 1686 (Ct. R.).

vii. John, b. 26 Nov., 1691 (Bradford R.).

viii. Sarah, b. 6 July, 1694 (Bradford R.).

BARKER

12. Thomas1 Barker, freeman 13 May, 1640, had a four-acre
house lot, 1643; was one of the wealthiest of the first settlers. He
brought with him his wife, Mary; died without issue; was buried 30
Nov., 1650. His will, proved 25 : 1 mo. 1651, mentions Mr. Ezekiel
Rogers; dear sister Jane Lambert; Thomas Leaver and his wife; John
Johnson; Elizabeth Johnson; Thomas Lambert, a minor; “beloved
brethren Thomas Mighill and Matthew Boyes” ; wife, Mary, to be execu¬
trix and have remainder (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips.: 120).

Thomas Barker was called “Brother” in the will of Francis Lambert
(112), and his wife, Mary, was called “Aunt” in the will of Gershom
Lambert (112-5). In the will of Robert Johnson (104) he is called
“My Cosen Thomas Barker.” Widow Mary Barker married (2) Rev.
Ezekiel Rogers (160).

See note under Capt. John Johnson (105).

BARKER

13. James1 Barker, “tailor,” freeman 7 Oct., 1640, had an acre
and half house lot on Wethersfield Street, 1643. He brought with him
his wife, Grace, who was buried 27: 12 mo. 1665. He married (2) 22
May, 1666, Widow Mary Wiat or Wyatt of Ipswich.

* William Halstead of Concord, in his will, proved 13: 8 mo. 1645, mentions,
“To the poor of the Town of Concord five pounds; unto my brother Henry and
to my sister Edna her child or children; sister’s husband” (unnamed) (Suffolk
Probate, 1: 36).

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He was buried 7 Sept., 1678. His will, dated 3: 7 mo. 1678, men¬
tions himself as “Born at Stragewell in Low Suffolk in Old England’’:
wife Mary, and a marriage contract; son Barzilla as eldest child; sons
James and Nathaniel; daughter Eunice Watson, wife of John Watson;
daughter Grace, unmarried, and “brother” George Kilborn (Essex Pro¬
bate).

His widow, Mary, died 12 Apr., 1684. Her will, dated 10 Feb., 1682
(unsigned), mentions son and daughter, Nathaniel and Mary Barker,
to have most of the estate for her maintenance during life. The inven¬
tory mentions “what was given her by her husband Wiat in his last
will” (Essex Probate, 304: 87-88).

Children of record in Rowley :

13-1. Barzilla,2 m. Anna Jewett (100-2).

13-2. James, m. Mary Stickney (189-3).

13-3. Eunice, b. 2 : 4 mo. 1642; bur. 3 mo. 1645.

13-4. Nathaniel, b. 15 : 8 mo. 1644 ; m. Mary - .

13-5. Eunice, b. 11: 12 mo. 1645; m. John Watson (208).

13-6. Grace, b. 1 : 2 mo. 1650; m. James Cannady (34).

13-7. Tamar, b. 15 : 10 mo. 1652 (prob. 1651) ; bur. 13 : 10 mo. 1652.

13-8. Steven, b. Sept. 1653 ; bur. 10 mo. 1653.

13-1. Barzilla2 Barker ( James 13), “planter,” married 5: 10 mo.
1666, Anna, daughter of Dea. Maximilian Jewett (100) ; died 16 Nov.,
1694. His real estate was divided 15 Apr., 1697. His widow Anna;
eldest son, Ebenezer; daughter Hannah (married) ; Ezra, aged twenty
years; Esther, aged eighteen years; Ruth, aged fifteen years; Enoch,
aged twelve years; and Noah, aged seven years; each received a share
(Essex Probate, 305: 275).

Widow Anna Barker conveyed all her rights in her late husband’s
estate to her son, Noah Barker, in consideration of her support during
life, 29 Apr., 1712 (Essex Deeds, 4 Norfolk: 88).

Children born in Rowley :

13-9. Jonathans b. 5 Nov., 1667 ; bur. 29 May, 1689.

13-10. Ebenezer, b. 16 Dec. 1669 ; d. 10 Apr. 1711.

13-11. Hannah, b. 5 Jan. 1671-2 ; m. in Haverhill, 30 June, 1693, Joseph
Johnson, Jr., of Haverhill.

13-12. Lydia, b. 13 May, 1674 ; bur. 11 Dec., 1675.

13-13. Ezra, b. 1 Jan., 1675-6 ; d. 6 Nov. 1697 ; unm.

13-14. Esther (Hester), b. 31 May, 1679 : unm., 1729.

13-15. Ruth, b. 1 Nov., 1681; unm., 1729.

13-16. Enoch, b. 21 Oct., 1684.

13-17. Bethiah, b. 8 Mar., 1686-7 ; bur. 16 Sept., 1688.

13-18. Noah, b. 23 Aug., 1689 ; m. Martha Figget.

13-2. James2 Barker ( James 13), married 10 May, 1667, Mary,
daughter of William Stickney (189). They moved to Suffield, Conn.,
before 1682.

By deed, dated 19 Oct., 1748, Samuel Barker, Eldad Barker, Thomas
Barker, all of Springfield, Mass.; Jemima Copley, Abigail Barker, both

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

of Suffield ; Joseph Barker, weaver, and Sarah Barker, spinster, both of
Westfield, Mass., convey to Richard Easty of Rowley, land in Rowley,
formerly laid ont to James Barker, late of Springfield, deceased (Essex
Deeds, 92 : 35) .

By deed, dated 22 Oct., 1748, Remembrance WTright and William
Wright, both of Northfield, Mass., convey to Richard Easty of Rowley,
land in Rowley, formerly laid ont to James Barker, deceased. One
share of said estate went to said James Barker’s daughter, Mary, now
deceased, who married Capt. Benjamin Wright, deceased; she had chil¬
dren, viz; said grantors and two daughters, one of which is now dead
(Essex Probate, 92: 36).

Children of record in Rowley :

13-19. Mary, s bp. 31 May, 1668 ; m. Capt. Benjamin Wright; d. before
1748 (Essex Deeds, 92: 36).

13-20. Sarah, bp. 4 Feb., 1671-2.

13-21. Nathaniel, bp. 11 Dec., 1681.

13-4. Nathaniel2 Barker ( James 13), born 15: 8 mo. 1644;

married Mary - ; died 10 Nov., 1722. “Ye aged widow Barker”

died 12 May, 1727 (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

13-22. Elizabeth,3 b. 5 May 1672 ; m. Joseph Brocklebank (29-12).

13-23. Nathan, b. 16 Aug., 1674 ; “weaver” ; d. 24 Nov., 1752 ; nnm. and
intestate. His estate was divided, 2 Sept., 1753, among his sur¬
viving brother and sisters, James, Mercy, and Mary, and heirs of
deceased brothers and sisters, Jacob, Nathaniel, Joanna and
Elizabeth (Essex Probate, 332:411).

13-24. Jacob, b. 14 Jan., 1676-7: m. Margaret Tenney (195-9).

13-25. Mary, b. 11 July, 1679: m. Joseph Scott (168-11).

13-26. Johanna, bp. 20 Nov., 1681; m. Joseph Dresser (58-21).

13-27. Mercy, b. 20 Mar., 1683-4; m. William Gage (69-2).

13-28. James, b. 14 Oct., 1686; m. Sarah Wicom (217-21).

13-29. Nathaniel, b. 6 June, 1693.

13-18. Noah3 Barker ( Barzilla 13-1; James 13), “sadler,” born
in Rowley, 23 Aug., 1689; married (int. in Ipswich, 28 May, 1715)
Martha Figget of Ipswich.

He was of Stratham, N. H., 1729 and probably earlier.

Children of record in Ipswich :

13-30. Ebenezer,4 bp. 6 : 3 mo. 1716.

13-31. Susannah, bp. 29 : 10 mo. 1717.

13-24. Jacob3 Barker ( Nathaniel 13-4; James 13), “husband¬
man,” born 14 Jan., 1676-7; married 30 Dec., 1701, Margaret, daugh¬
ter of Thomas Tenney (195-4) ; died 27 Jan., 1725-6. His will, dated
21 Jan., 1725-6, mentions wife, Margaret; eldest son, Jacob; sons
Thomas, Joseph and Nathaniel; daughters Marcy, Hannah, and Mary
(Essex Probate, 315: 329). Plis widow, Margaret, married (2) Jere¬
miah Hopkinson (91-16).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

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Children of record in Rowley:

13-32. Patience,4 b. 23 Dec., 1702 ; d. 24 Jan., 1702-3.

13-33. Margaret, b. 15 Mar., 1704-5 ; d. 9 Jan., 1725-6 ; unm.

13-34. Mercy, b. 3 July, 1707 ; m. 18 Mar., 1730-1, Timothy Shepard of
Haverhill.

13-35. Elizabeth, b. 12 Mar., 1708-9 ; d. 20 Aug., 1725 ; unm.

13-36. Hannah, b. 28 Mar., 1711; living, 1726.

13-37. Jvcob, b. 1 Mar., 1712-3; m. Mary Spofford (184-33).

13-38. Thomas, b. 15 May, 1715; d. 5 June, 1737 ; unm.

13-39. Joseph, b. 11 Apr., 1717; m. Sarah Palmer (135-19).

13-40. Nathaniel, b. 8 Feb., 1719-20.

13-41. Mary, b. 25 Jan., 1720-1 ; d. July, 1721.

13-42. Mary, bp. 27 May, 1722; d. 5 Oct., 1737.

13-28. James3 Barker ( Nathaniel 13-4; James 13), “cordwainer,”
born 14 Oct., 1686; married 7 May, 1711, Sarah, daughter of Daniel
Wicom (217-6). She died 8 Oct., 1750. He married (2) 10 Apr.,
1753, Mary, widow of Nathaniel Jewett (100-18). She died 10 Oct.,
1764, “above 80” (Ch. R.), “at her daughter Dickinsons aged 79
years” (Byfield Ch. R.). He died 16 Mar., 1764.

His will, dated 10 Dec., 1763, mentions himself as of Rowley; son
James to have the homestead and be executor; son Daniel; daughters
Sarah Kezer and Elizabeth Dresser (Essex Probate, 341: 210).

Children born in Rowley :

13-43. James,4 b. 21 Apr. 1712; m. Elizabeth Kilbourne (106-26).

13-44. Sarah, b. 11 Sept., 1713 ; m. 20 May, 1735, Moses Kesar of Rowley.
13-45. Elizabeth, b. 5 Feb., 1715-6; m. Daniel Dresser (58-52).

13-46. Daniel, b. 4 May, 1718.

13-47. Jonathan, b. 16 May, 1720; d. before 10 Dec., 1763. See will above.

13-29. Nathaniel3 Barker ( Nathaniel 13-4; James 13), “house-
wright,” born 6 June, 1693; died in Windham, Conn., before 3 Apr.,
1749, when administration was granted; he was then called “of Row-
ley.”

By deed, dated 13 Dec., 1752, “Ezekiel Smith of Glocester in the
County of Providence in ye Collony of Rhode Island, Gentleman &
Mary his wife late Mary Barker daughter of Nathaniel Barker late of
Windham in the county of Windham in the Collony of Connecticutt,
Housewright, Deceased, & sole heir of said Nathaniel & Niece of Nathan
Barker late of Rowley in the county of Essex in the Province of tho
Massachusetts Bay, yeoman, deceased, intestate,” convey to Eliphalet
Jewett and Nathaniel Gage, their interest in the estate of said Nathan
Barker, situate in said Rowley (Essex Deeds, 99: 17).

Child :

13-48. Mary,4 m. before 13 Dec., 1752, Ezekiel Smith of Gloucester, R. T.
(Essex Deeds, 99:17).

13-37. Jacob4 Barker ( Jacob 13-24; Nathaniel 13-4; James 13),
born 1 Mar., 1712-3; married 22 Oct., 1736, Mary, daughter of Capt.

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John Spofford (184-10). They moved from Rowley to Nova Scotia
(now New Brunswick), probably in 1764, but before 28 Oct., 1768.
See will of Jeremiah Hopkinson (91-16).

Children of record in Eowley :

13-49. Thomas, s b. 20 July, 1737 ; m. Sarah Estey.

13-50. Elizabeth, b. 18 May, 1740.

13-51. An infant, d. 26 Mar., 1741.

13-52. Jacob, b. 27 Feb., 1742-3.

13-53. Mary, b. 16 Dec., 1744.

13-54. Margaret, b. 10 June, 1746.

13-55. Nathaniel, b. 21 Nov., 1750.

13-56. Sarah, b. 30 May, 1753.

13-39. Joseph4 Barker ( Jacob 13-24; Nathaniel 13-4; James
13), “husbandman,” born 11 Apr., 1717; married 10 Jan., 1758, Sarah,
daughter of John Palmer (135-9).

Children of record in Rowley :

13-57. Hannah, 5 b. 20 Feb., 1759.

13-58. Joseph, b. 1 July, 1761? (1762).

13-59. Benjamin, b. 27 May, 1763.

13-43. James4 Barker (James 13-28; Nathaniel 13-4; James 13),
“cordwainer,” born 21 Apr., 1712; married 1 Jan., 1733-4, Elizabeth,
daughter of Joseph Kilbourne (106-9). She died 9 Sept., 1763. He
married (2) in Boxford, 10 July, 1764, Hannah Stickney, a widow, of
Boxford. She died 4 Nov., 1806, aged 93 years. He died 27 Mar.,
1802. Residence, Rowley.

Children born in Rowley :

13-60. Jedidiah,5 b. 14 Apr., 1735 ; m. in Bradford, 11 Feb., 1756-7, Sarah
Stickney. Residence, Bradford, where his children were born.
He was “drowned in the river,” Oct. or Nov., 1766 (Bradford
V. E.).

13-61. Sarah, b. 29 Sept., 1737; m. David Burpee (32-33).

13-62. Nathaniel, b. 17 Nov., 1739 ; m. Jane Sawyer (164-28).

13-63. Mary, b. 23 Sept., 1742.

13-46. Daniel4 Barker* ( James 13-28; Nathaniel 13-4; James
13), born 4 May, 1718.

Children :

13-64. Hannah, s bp. 30 Jan., 1757 (Byfield Ch. R.).

13-65. Daniel, bp. 8 Apr., 1764 (Byfield Ch. B.).

13-49. Thomas5 Barker ( Jacob 13-37; Jacob 13-24; Nathaniel
13-4; James 13), “housewright,” born 20 July, 1737; married (int. 12

* This may be the Daniel Barker who m. in Bradford, 9 Feb., 1743, Mary Sar¬
gent of Newbury and who had

Children born in Bradford:

Hannah, b. 12 Nov., 1744; d. in Bradford, 11 Oct., 1747.

Rachel, b. 17 Sept.. 1747; d. in Bradford, 9 Dec., 1748.

Jonathan, b. 31 Oct., 1749.

Daniel, b. 23 Jan., 1764.

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Sept., 1761) Sarah, daughter of Richard Estey of Rowley, where she
was born, 12 Oct., 1736. He moved, about 1764, with his father, to
Maugerville, on the St. John’s River, N. B.

Child of record in Rowley :

13-66. John,6 bp. 13 Mar., 1763 ; m. in Rowley, 21 July, 1785, Mary Wood¬
bury of Rowley. He was then “of Maugerville.”

13-62. Nathaniel5 Barker ( James 13-43; James 13-28; Nathan¬
iel 13-4; James 13), born 17 Nov., 1739; married 31 Mar., 1767, Jane,
daughter of Ezekiel Sawyer (164-12). She died 15 Jan., 1813. He
died 26 Oct., 1826. Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

13-67. Jedediah,6 b. 23 Jan., 1768.

13-68. Nathaniel, b. 2 June, 1770.

13-69. Mehitable, b. 11 Jan., 1773 ; m. 29 Jan., 1791, Amos Chapman of
Haverhill, N. H.

13-70. James, b. 2 Aug., 1775.

13-71. John, b. 26 Oct., 1780.

BELLINGHAM

14. Mr. William Bellingham, freeman 12 Oct., 1640, was
appointed, 14 June, 1642, to solemnize marriage in Rowley and New¬
bury (Mass. Col. Rec. 2: 14). He had a four-acre house lot, registered,
1643; “bounded on the north side by a piece of Comon, part of it
lyinge on the East side of the Streete, and part of it on the West side.”
The larger part of this lot is on the northwest corner of Main and
Pleasant Streets and now (1932) owned by John Harris Todd. There
is no record of Mr. Bellingham’s death but it is probable he died about
1643-4, as his brother, Mr. Richard Bellingham, sometime Colonial
Governor, in a suit brought by the latter against Thomas Wood and
James Bailey, presented the following to the court: “Mr. Rogers setting
his plantation at Rowley betwixt Ipswitch & Newbury were very much
straitned, & so forced to buy farmes on both sides, which were paid for
mostly by Mr Rogers himselfe, & some principal men yt came over with
him, who had considerable Estates, amongst whom Mr William Belling¬
ham paid about ye 16th part, . . . Mr William Bellingham about nine¬
teen years ago falling sicke Mr Richard Bellingham his brother was
sent for, who hastening thither, found yt he was both dead and buried
. . . afterwards I sent my son Samuel to Rowley, being a youth and
under age” (Essex Quar. Ct. R. June, 1662).

William Bellingham’s will, without date, proved in Ipswich Court,
24: 7: 1650, mentions, “my debts be paide, as I haue formerly or¬
dered, that is to say that John Smith haue the little heifer at Merri-
macke; & the rest in Corne; for John Aslet, if it appeare upon reckon¬
ing that I doe owe him anything I will ye it be paid in corne according
to our agreement, for Hugh Smith that he be paid partly by the hire
of his Cowe, & the rest in Corne according as we agreed, Michaell Hop-
kinson in beading & Corne. Richard Holmes for Merrimacke Fence,

20 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

is to be paid in Corne, for fencing the upper lott he is to be paide in
Corne & beading. Mr. Broughton’s father in law demandeth three
pounds of me, but he must make it appeare to my executor before it
be paid. For Mr Rogers he hath my filly & her foie for Seuen pounds
which I ought him, and nine pounds more which I owe him, he is to
be paid out of my Cattle. Item I doe freely giue to my servant Jeremy
Northende fowre pounds whatsoeuer other small debts doe really ap¬
peare to be due from me to any man, I will to be paid out of the rest
of my goods, from whatsoeuer time my man Jerimy is to serue I will
that he shall Serve that time wholly to mr Rogers, to whom I give
him ouer & his Care, Item I doe give to my louing Freinde mr Thomas
Nelson my smallest byble which was my wiues, Item I doe giue to
Jeremy my man two Cloth Suits, a white one & a browne. Item I
giue Marget Crosse my ould wt Cloth Coate. Item I giue Eliz : Jack-
son mr Rogers maide Twenty shillings. Item to William Hobson hue
shillings & as much to Hannah Grant. Item I will that after all my
debts be paide the whole remainder of my Goods, lands & whole estate
be giuen, & I doe giue it to my louing Nephew Mr Samuell Bellingham,
& this my last will & testament I doe Confirme with my owne hand &

Seale” William Bell - . Wit: Ez. Rogers, “who writt this,” and Tho.

Nulson.

Mr. Richard Bellingham, of Boston, caused much trouble by the suits
he brought in order to obtain possession of William’s estate. The fol¬
lowing deposition was part of the evidence submitted at the trial of
these suits: “the deposition of Richard longhorne aged about forty five
this deponant wittneseth that . . . Mr. Richard Bellingham and this
deponant beeing discorseing to gevther about a young gentlman called
as he supposeth Samson Eaton who was akine to Mr William Belling¬
ham now deceased the said Mr Richard seemed to be much afected in
that the young Gentleman was disapoynted of his end in comeing ouer
the said Mr Richard in ty mated to this deponant that he the said Mr
Richard thought that if the aboue young Gentleman had come before
the deceas of the said Mr William in all liklly hood he had obtained it.
and he the fore said young man missing the tyme (Mr Richard add
this in the discours) my brother gaue it to my son Samuel Bellingham
and further deponant saith not.” Sworn 25 Mar., 1662. See Rowley
Hist. Soc. Pub. No. 2.

BELLINGHAM

15. Samuel2 Bellingham, nephew of William (14), and son of
Richard1 of Boston; Harvard College, 1642; was here with his wife,
Lucy, a short time. He conveyed all his estate in Rowley to Joseph
Jewett (101), by deed, dated 23 July, 1650 (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 219).

BENNETT BENNET

16. Dr. David1 Bennett. At a legal meeting held 21 Feb., 1672,
the Town of Rowley granted him three acres of land to build upon. On
this grant he built his house and it was his home through life. Of his

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first wife we find no mention. From 1672, he was, so far as known,
the only physician practicing in Rowley, until his son, William, was
able to assist him. He married (2) 29 Apr., 1672, Mary, widow of
John Cheney of , Newbury. She was daughter of Francis Plumer of
Newbury (Coffin), and was buried 27 Sept., 1682. He married (3) 14
Feb., 1682-3, Widow Rebecca Buller, who died 26 Mar., 1712. She
was daughter of Roger Spencer of Saco (Savage). Her sister, Mary,
was wife of Sir William Phips.

Dr. Bennett was in the Canada Expedition, 1690 (Mass. Archives,
37: 46). He died 4 Feb., 1718-9, aged 103 years (G. S.). His will,
dated 21 Jan., 1717-8, mentions son, Spencer Bennet, to have all the
land in the marsh-field; son, William Bennet, to have all the great
swamp lot; daughter, Sarah Decker, 20s.; daughter, Elizabeth Scott,
all movables and all the housing set on land of son-in-law, John Scott
(Essex Probate, 312: 492-3).

Child brought to Rowley :

16-1. Anthony, 2 m. Elizabeth, widow of Nicholas Wallingford (207-2).
Children born in Rowley :

16-2. Elizabeth, b. 10 Nov., 1672; m. Nathaniel Crosby (49-10).

16-3. David, b. 27 Dec., 1678; bur. 5 May, 1679.

16-4. Sarah, b. 15 Sept., 1682; m. John Decker (53-2).

16-5. David, b. 4 Nov., 1683 ; not mentioned in his father’s will, 1717-8, but
mentioned in the will of his mother’s sister, Mary, 19 Feb., 1704.

16-6. Spencer, b. 6 June, 1685 ; adopted by his uncle, Sir William Phips and,
by Act approved 23 June, 1717, took the name of Phips; Harvard
Coll., 1703; m. in Boston, by Mr. Benj. Wadsworth, 20 Nov., 1707,
Elizabeth Hutchinson ; Lieut. -Gov. of Mass., 1733 to 1757 ; d. in Cam¬
bridge, 4 Apr., 1757 (Savage).

16-7. William, b. 9 July, 1687; m. Jemima Nelson (130-16).

16-1. Anthony2 Bennett (Dr. David 16), married 15 Feb., 1686,
Elizabeth, widow of Nicholas Wallingford (207-2). Residence, Row-
ley, where he died 11 May, 1697. His widow, Elizabeth, married (3)
Henry Riley (158).

The parentage of Anthony (16-1) seems well established by the
extract from a deed of Doctor David Bennett (16) to Thomas Burkbe
(Burpee), dated Oct. 21, 1693 (Essex Deeds, 11: 43).

Children born in Rowley :

16-8. Rebecca, s b. 9 Oct., 1687; m. William Duty (61-2).

16-9. John, b. 1 Aug., 1690 ; m. Mary Chadwell.

16-7. Dr. William2 Bennet (Dr. David 16), born 9 July, 1687;
married 16 Jan., 1707-8, Jemima, daughter of Capt. Philip Nelson
(130-1). He was the town physician, and died 18 Sept., 1724 (G. S.).
Administration granted 14 Dec., 1724. Division of his real estate
ordered, 16 Apr., 1733; one third set off to Widow Jemima Bennet,
alias Todd; two thirds settled on “David Bennet the eldest son,” he
paying “the rest of the children their proportion” : David, the eldest,
two shares; Rebecca, Mary, William, Spencer, Jeremiah, Moses, Phillip,
Jemima, each one share.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Division of his real estate formerly set off as dower, ordered 6 Nov.,
1752, made and approved 10 Nov., 1752; all settled on William Bennet,
“eldest surviving son,” he to pay within sixty days : heirs of Dr. David
Bennet, the eldest son, two shares; Spencer Bennet, Jeremiah Bennet
or his assigns, Moses Bennet, Rebecca, widow of Daniel Martin, Mary,
wife of Samuel Platts, Jemima, wife of Joseph Parsons, each one share.

Bond of William Bennett, sadler, of Gloucester, conditioned to pay:
heirs of his brother, David Bennett, late of York in the County of
York, deceased; Bro. Spencer Bennett of Newbury, County of Essex;
Bro. Jeremiah Bennett, Bro. Moses Bennett, in the County of Worces¬
ter; sister Rebecca Martin of Gloucester; Samuel Platts of Rowley in
right of his wife, Mary; Joseph Parsons of Gloucester in the right of
his wife, Jemima.

“I, James Hidden of Ipswich have received of William Bennett of
Groton in the County of Middlesex £12, in full of what ye sd William
was obliged to pay his brother Jeremiah Bennett on ve settlement of
one third part of the Real Estate of their father Doctor William Bennet
late of Rowley Decd.” Dated June 6, 1753 (Essex Probate Files, 2361).
His widow, Jemima, married (2) John Todd (203-5).

Children of record in Rowley :

16-10. Rebecca, 3 b. 7 Dec., 1708 ; m. before 1 May, 1733, Daniel Martin.

“Daniel Martin and his wife Rebekah” owned the covenant, 8 July,
1733 (Ch. R.). She was his widow and of Gloucester in 1752.

16-11. Mary, b. 31 July, 1710; m. Samuel Platts (148-13). Her daughter,
Mary, 4 was bp. 7 Sept., 1740.

16-12. David, b. 23 Mar., 1712 ; d. before 10 Nov., 1752, leaving children.

He was of York, and a doctor, 14 Sept., 1733 (Essex Deeds, 86: 55).

16-13. William, b. 15 Feb., 1713-4; “sadler,” of Groton, 6 June, 1753 (Essex
Probate File, 2361).

16-14. Spencer, bp. 8 Apr., 1716; of Newbury, 1752.

16-15. Jeremiah, bp. 6 Apr., 1718 ; of Hampton, N. H., in 1749, and living
in 1753. He was a tailor.

16-16. Moses, bp. 3 July, 1720*; of Worcester, 1753.

16-17. Phillip, bp. 29 July, 1722*; d. before 1753, without issue.

16-18. Jemima, bp. 5 Jan., 1723-4 ; m. in Gloucester, 14 Feb., 1746, Joseph
Parsons of Gloucester.

16-9. John3 Bennett ( Anthony 16-1; Dr. David 16), born 1 Aug.,
1690; married 2 Dec., 1714, Mary Chadwell. She died 7 Apr., 1723.
He married (2) 21 Apr., 1725, Susannah, daughter of Benjamin Scott
(168-2). She died 25 Dec., 1725. He married (3) in Ipswich, 17
June, 1730, Widow Elizabeth Perkins of Ipswich. She died 21 Feb.,
1748-9. His mother, Elizabeth Ryley, gave him the house and lot
formerly of Henry Rylee (Essex Deeds, 29: 99). He died 15 Oct.,
1764.

Children of record in Rowley :

16-19. John, 4 bp. 29 May, 1715; d. 23 July, 1715.

* The Rowley Church Record has the name of the father “David.” There was
no David Bennet then in Rowley who could have been the father. The record of
the settlement of the estate of Dr. William is conclusive.

Early Settlers of Rowley,, Massachusetts

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16-20. John, b. 9 Sept., 1716; d. Dec., 1793.

16-21. Elizabeth, b. 29 May, 1720; m. John Palmer (135-21). See will of
William Duty (61-2).

BILL

18. John1 Bill.

Child of record in Rowley :

18-1. Ann, 2 bp. 21 June, 1674.

BOND

19. John1 Bond was in Rowley with his wife, Esther (Hester),
1661, when he gave a deed describing himself “of Rowley.” In 1661,
he purchased of the town, Nelson Island, for £20. The sale was on
condition that no house be placed thereon. He married in Newbury,
15 Aug., 1649, Hester Blakely; moved to Haverhill, and died there, 3
Dec., 1674 (Hoyt). His will, dated 31 Oct., 1674, mentions himself
as of Haverhill; wife Hester; son Joseph to be executor; daughters
Mary, Abigail, and Hester who was then Chase (Essex Probate). His
widow, Esther, married (2) in Haverhill, 5 May, 1675, John Williams
of Haverhill.

Children born in Newbury :

19-1. John, 2 b. 10 June, 1650.

19-2. Thomas, b. 29 Mar., 1652 ; d. in Newbury, 23 May, 1652.

19-3. Joseph, b. 14 Apr., 1653 ; m. in Haverhill, 26 Nov., 1679, Sarah Wil¬
liams.

19-4. Hester, b. 3 Sept., 1655 ; m. - Chase.

19-5. Mary, b. 16 Dec., 1657.

19- 6. Abigail, b. 6 Nov., 1660 ; m. in Haverhill, 2 Mar., 1675-6, Ezra Rolfe.

BOYES

20. Matthew1 Boyes was first of Roxbury (Savage), then of Row-

ley; freeman, 22 May, 1639; had a two-acre house lot on Wethersfield
Street, 1643; was representative four years; returned to England be¬
fore 1657, with his family; was in 1661, of Leeds, County of York,
England, and about 52 years old (Essex Co. Ct. F. 10; 98). His wife
was Elizabeth - .

Children born in Rowley :

20- 1. Samuel, 2 b. 20: 7 mo. 1640.

20 - 2. Hannah, b. 16 : 4 mo. 1642.

20 - 3. Matthew, b. 23 : 1 mo. 1644.

20 - 4. Elizabeth, b. 20 : 3 mo. 1646.

20 - 5. Grace, b. 2 : 4 mo. 1648.

20 - 6. Elkanah, b. 25 : 1 mo. 1650. So recorded.

20-7. Mercy, b. 26 : 2 mo. 1650.

20 - 8. John, b. 23 : 5 mo. 1651.

20 - 9. Nathaniel, b. 1 : 7 mo. 1653.

20-10. Faith, b. 28 : 10 mo. 1654.

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BOYNTON

21. William1 Boynton, “tailor,” freeman 13 May, 1640; had
an acre and half house lot on Bradford Street, next to his brother
John’s lot, 1643. He was about 56 years old, 1662. He brought with
him to Rowley his wife, Elizabeth.

By deed, dated 6 Jan., 1654, Dr. John Clarke, with his wife, Martha,
of Boston, for £40 sterling, conveys to William Boynton of Rowley,
planter, “all those pcells of vpland & meddowing lying in Newberry
Towneship in New England aforesaid on the South Side of the said
Newberry river in the neck of land Called woodbridg poynt containeing
one hundred Acrees be it more or lesse & lying in two parts or pcells
that is to say Tenn acres thereof more or lesse of marsh land lying
betwixt the lands of Mr. Henry Shewell on the east side the
lands of Mr. Richard Dumer on the south & west side & the
falls or Newberry river on the north side And the rest of the said
lands lying betwixt lands of the said Henry Shewell on the west &
the said Newberry river on the North & east side & the lands of the
said Richard Dumer on the south side together with all the woods
underwoods trees timber standing growing lying & bein in & upon the
said pmisses & all wayes waters water-courses easments mines Comons
right of Comon commodities” &c. Possession was given and received,

25 Jan., 1654 (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 206). This was unimproved land
at eight shillings an acre. This land he conveyed to his son, Joshua,
in 1673. The ninety acre parcel is divided into three farms, now
(1932) owned by Buckley, Green, and Burns.

He was schoolmaster in Rowley for a long time and probably the
first person regularly employed as such. At a legal meeting of the
town of Rowley, held 3 : 12 mo. 1656, it was agreed that William Boyn¬
ton should have five pounds lent him out of the church’s stock towards
the building of an end to his house, upon condition that if he keep the
school seven years this five pounds is to be void but in case he leave
the school before seven years be out the said house end is to be priced
by two indifferent men and one-half of the price of the said house end
so priced shall the said William Boynton return to the church again.
At a legal meeting of the town of Rowley, held the 16 of Jan., 1673,
it was agreed and voted that William Boynton should have two pounds
twelve shillings for his service to the town in “Ringing the meetting
hous bell and sweeping the meetting hous.”

He died in Ipswich, 8 Dec., 1686. His widow, Elizabeth, died in
Salisbury, 1687.

Children born in Rowley :

21-1. John,2 b. 19: 10 mo. (Dec.) 1640 ; bur. 26 Mar., 1665.

21-2. Elizabeth, b. 11: 10 mo. (Dec.) 1642; m. John Simmons (180).

21-3. Zachary, b. 11 : 8 mo. (Oct.) 1644; bur. 4 Aug., 1660.

21-4. Joshua, b. 10 : 6 mo. (Aug.) 1646 ; m. Hannah Barnet.

21-5. Mary, b. 23 : 5 mo. (July) 1648; m. John Eastman (62).

21-6. Caleb, b. 7 : 2 mo. (Apr.) 1650; m. Mary Moores.

21-7. Sarah, b. 1: 10 mo. (Dec.) 1652; bur. 28: 6 mo. 1654.

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21-4. Joshua2 Boynton ( William 21), "carpenter,” born 10: 6
mo. 1646; married in Newbury, 9 Apr., 1678, Hannah Barnet or Bur¬
net.* She died in Newbury, 12 Jan., 1722-3. He married (2) 29
Nov., 1725, Marjr, widow of Richard Syle (194), the schoolmaster.
She died in Rowley, 28 July, 1727. He married (3) in Haverhill, 30
Oct., 1727, Mary, widow of John Boynton (22-2).

By deed, dated 7 Jan., 1673, his father conveys to him that land "I
bought of Mr. John Clarke, that is lyeing and being in the Towneship
of Newbury, in the neck of land sometimes called Steere Common, as
it lyeth bounded, on the westerly end by land of Mr. Henry Sewalls,
the southerly svde bounded by land of Mr. Richard Burners from the
South corner tree, that parts it and Mr Sewalls land and Mr Dummers,
runing on a streight line easterly to a bound at the head of a creeke,
and then that creeke being the bounds of it, vnto the River, on all parts
elce bounded by the River.” (Essex Deeds, 3 Ips. : 342).

On this farm he lived more than fifty years. He was of Rowley,
1725, of Bradford, 1729, and of Haverhill, 1733. In a deed to his son
William, dated 10 Feb., 1728-9, he says he was a soldier under Major
Appleton in the "warrs at Narragansett” (Essex Deeds, 92: 275). His
will, dated 20 Dec., 1729, proved 12 Nov., 1736, mentions all the chil¬
dren as given below (Essex Probate, 320: 315).

Children born in Newbury :

21-8. Joshua, 3 b. 4 May, 1679; m. pint. 30 Apr., 1708) Mary Dole of
Newbury; she d. 26 Dec., 1777, aged 90 years. (Byfield Ch. B.).
He lived on the above mentioned farm and d. there, 29 Oct., 1770
(G. S. Byfield). They had children born in Newbury.

21 - 9. John, b. 15 July, 1683 ; “cooper.” In 1743, he sold his farm in
Newbury to Nathaniel Plummer, Jr. (Essex Deeds, 85:66). He
m. (int. 27 Nov., 1717) Jemima Woster of Bradford. They had
seven children (Byfield Ch. B.).

21-10. Zachaky, bp. 20 July, 1690 (Bowley Ch. B.) ; m. in Newbury, 15 Nov.,
1715, Sarah Wicom (217-18). He was of “Coventry in the Co. of
Windham, Colony of Conn.,” 1733 (Essex Deeds, 65:253).

21-11. William, b. 26 May, 1690; m. in Salisbury, Nov., 1713, Joanna, daugh¬
ter of John Stevens of Salisbury, and lived in Salisbury after 1719
(Essex Deeds, 40:114, and 73:16).

21-12. Hannah, bp. 5 Apr., 1696 (Bowley Ch. B.) ; m. John Dresser (58-31). v

21-6. Caleb2 Boynton {William 21), "farmer,” born 7: 2 mo.
1650; married in Newbury, 24 June, 1672, Mary Moores of Newbury.
His home was in Ipswich, near the Rowley line, and he is styled
"Ipswich Caleb Boynton” on Rowley Church Record. He joined Row-
ley Church, 2 July, 1676, and died about 1695-6. He disposed of his
real estate, by deeds to various persons, a few years before his death
(Essex Deeds, 10: 85 and 11: 3).

Children of record in Bowley :

21-13. William, s b. in Newbury, 24 July, 1673 ; was a soldier in the Canada
Expedition, 1690 ; prob. d. in service.

* The record of his marriage to Sarah Browne, Apr. 1678, was probably a mis¬
take of the clerk, duly corrected by the after entrjr as above. See original record
in Newbury.

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21-14. John, bp. 9 Apr., 1676 ; prob. d. in Rowley, 27 June, 1748, aged 73
years (Rowley Sec. Ch. R.).

21-15. Ann, b. in Ipswich, 30 Jan., 1678-9.

21-16. Hepzibah, b. in Ipswich, 13 Nov., 1681 ; m. in Newbury, 12 June, 1711,
Judah Column of Newbury.

21-17. ^Caleb, b. in Ipswich, 24 Nov., 1685 ; m. Christian Parsons; they
resided in York, Me., where their eight children are of record
(Hoyt).

21-18. A daughter, bp. 10 June, 1688 ; prob. Elizabeth, who m. in Newbury,
1 Jan., 1712-3, John Ayers.

21- 19. Mary, b. in Ipswich, 21 Jan., 1692-3; m. Zechariah Boynton (22-21).

BOYNTON

22. John1 Boynton, “tailor,” had an acre and half house lot on
Bradford Street, next to his brother WillianPs lot, 1643. He married
Ellen or Ellenor Pell* of Boston. He was, about 48 years old, 1662,
and was buried 18 Feb., 1670-1. His will, dated 8 Feb., 1670, men¬
tions wife, Ellen; brother William; sons Joseph, Caleb, Samuel, and
John who has the homestead; daughters Mercy, Hannah and Sarah
(Essex Probate). His widow, Ellen, married (2) Dea. Maximilian
Jewett (100).

Children born in Rowley :

22- 1. Joseph, 2 b. about 1645; m. Sarah Swan (193-9).

22-2. John, b. 17 : 7 mo. (Sept.) 1647; m. Hannah Keyes.

22-3. Caleb, b. about 1649; m. Hannah Harriman (78-3).

22-4. Mercy, b. 5: 10 mo. (Dec.) 1651; m. 14 Dec., 1670, Josiah Clarke of
Ipswich, who d. 27 Sept., 1691, as shown by the inventory of his
estate, taken 3 Nov., 1691, by Joseph and Caleb Boynton of Rowley,
administrators, and brothers of said Clarke’s widow (Clerk of
Courts, Salem). Widow Mercy m. (2) in Ipswich, 4 July, 1692,
Joseph Goodhue of Ipswich; m. (3) (int. in Ipswich, 30 Nov., 1712)
John Hovey of Topsfield, and d., his widow, in Rowley, 22 Dec., 1730.
22-5. Hannah, b. 26 : 1 mo. (Mar) 1654 ; m. 24 Nov., 1673, Nathaniel
Warner of Ipswich.

22-6. Sarah, b. 19 : 2 mo. (Apr.) 1658 ; m. in Charlestown, 18 : 7 mo. 1682,
Hopewell Davis of Charlestown, where she d. 10 Dec., 1704, in her
47th year. Her daughter, Sarah Davis, b. in Charlestown, 20 Oct.,
1690, m. Thomas Palmer (134-7).

22-7. Samuel, b. about 1660 ; m. Hannah Switcher.

22-1. Capt. Joseph2 Boynton ( John 22), born about 1645; mar¬
ried 13 May, 1669, Sarah, daughter of Bichard Swan (193). She died
in Groton, 27 Feb., 1718-9. He married (2) in Bowley, 11 Mar.,
1719-20, Elizabeth Wood. He was captain in Col. Francis Wain-
wrighPs First Begiment — Bed — in service 1706 and 1707, Port Boyal
Expedition; town clerk, and representative many years. He and wife,
Sarah, son Benoni and wife, Ann, were dismissed from Bowley Church
to Groton, 4 Dec., 1715 (Ch. B.). He returned to Bowley before 1720,
and died 16 Dec., 1730, aged 85 years (G. S.).

* Ellen Pell, maid-servant of Atherton Haulgh or Hough, admitted to Boston Ch.
4: 5: 1641; dismissed 1: 8: 1643, to Rowley; letter granted 21: 2: 1644, when she was
wife to John Boynton, member of Rowley Ch. (Pope).

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Children of record in Rowley :

22-8. Joseph, 3 b. 23 Mar., 1669-70; m. Bridget Harris (79-9).

22-9. Sarah, b. 11 Jan., 1671-2; m. Dea. Samuel Tenney (195-8).

22-10. Ann, b. 14 Aug., 1673 ; prob. d. 4 July, 1737 (Ch. R.).

22-11. Richard, b. 11 Nov., 1675 ; m. Sarah Dresser (58-11).

22-12. John, b. 9 Apr., 1678; m. Bethiah Platts (148-7).

22-13. Jonathan, b. 25 Feb., 1679-80; d. soon.

22-14. Benoni, b. 25 Feb., 1681-2; m. Ann Mighill (127-24).

22-15. Jonathan, b. 19 Aug., 1684: m. Margaret Harriman (78-9).

22-16. Hilkiah, b. 19 Nov., 1687 ; m. Priscilla Jewett (101-36).

22-17. Daniel, b. 26 Sept,, 1689; d. 8 Oct., 1689.

22-2. John2 Boynton ( John 22), “weaver,” born 17: 7 mo.
(Sept.), 1647; married 8 Mar., 1675, Hannah, daughter of Solomon
and Frances (Grant 71-3) Keyes of Newbury and Chelmsford. She
was born in Newbury, 12 Sept., 1654, and died in Bradford, 1 Apr.,
1717 (G. S. Bradford). He married (2) in Haverhill, 19 Feb., 1718-
9, Mary, widow of Simon Wainwright (205).

He sold to Andrew Stickney, 23 Oct., 1678, the homestead that was
his father’s, and moved to Bradford where he died 22 Dec., 1719. His
will, made “under the infirmities of old age” 30 Oct., 1719, mentions
wife Mary, and a marriage contract; eldest son, Ichabod; daughter
Hannah Barnes; son Zechariah; grandchildren, oldest son of Ichabod
(unnamed), and Joseph Barnes, son of daughter Hannah (Essex Pro¬
bate, 313: 89).

His widow, Mary, married (4) Joshua Boynton (21-4).

Children born in Rowley :

22-18. Ichabod, s b. 19 Apr., 1677 ; m. in Bradford, 18 Feb., 1705-6, Eliza¬
beth Haseltine (83-27). He lived and died in Bradford, where the
births of seven children are recorded. Her will, dated 1 Apr., 1758,
proved 8 May, 1758, mentions son-in-law Samuel Sheppard; Abi¬
gail, wife of Ebenezer Middleton: Rachel, wife of Samuel Johnson
(Essex Probate, 35:146).

22-19. Jane, b. 9 Aug., 1678.

Born in Bradford :

22-20. Hannah, b. 17 Feb., 1682-3 ; m. in Bradford, 8 Dec., 1712, Joseph
Barnes of Bradford.

22-21. Zechariah, b. 16 Feb., 1688-9; m. in Bradford, 19 Feb., 1718-9, Mary
Boynton (21-19). They lived in Bradford, where the births of
their six children are recorded.

22-3. Sergt. Caleb2 Boynton ( John 22), “blacksmith,” born
about 1649; married 26 May, 1674, Hannah, daughter of Leonard Har¬
riman (78) ; died 13 Sept., 1708. His will, dated 17 May, 1706, men¬
tions wife (unnamed), sons Jeremiah and Ebenezer; daughters Mar¬
garet Chaplin and Ruth Boynton (Essex Probate, 310: 47). His
widow, Hannah, died 19 Feb., 1725-6.

Children born in Rowley :

22-22. Hannah, 3 b. 5 Sept., 1675; not mentioned in father’s will, 1706.
22-23. Margaret, b. 23 Sept., 1677 ; m. John Chaplin (37-6).

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22-24. Euth, b. 14 Jan., 1681-2; m. Judah Clark (41-9).

22-25. Jeremiah, b. 8 Jan., 1685-6 ; d. 1 June, 1709 ; unm.

22-26. Ebenezer, b. 17 May, 1688 ; m. Sarah Wheeler (215-22).

22-7. Samuel2 Boynton ( John 22), “wheelwright,” horn about
1660; married 17 Feb., 1686, Hannah Switcher. She died 13 Mar.,
1717-8. His age is shown by affidavits in the county clerk’s office. In
1717, he sold his homestead to Samuel Todd (Essex Deeds, 38: 75),
and was dismissed, 19 Nov., 1719, from Rowley Church to the church
in Groton (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Eowley :

22-27. Samuel, 3 b. 23 Nov., 1687; bur. 18 Mar., 1687-8.

22-28. Samuel, b. 24 Feb., 1688-9 ; d. 15 May, 1689.

22-29. Ellen, b. 15 Mar., 1689-90 ; m. Daniel Pierce.

22-30. Daniel, b. 26 May, 1692 ; d. before 1756, leaving issue.

22-31. Samuel, b. 19 Sept., 1694; “froze to death,” Dec., 1711 (Ch. E.).
22-32. Eleazer, b. 15 Nov., 1696.

22-33. Isaac, b. 11 Apr., 1699.

22-34. Stephen, b. 14 July, 1701 ; d. in Groton, 1756. His will, dated 11
May, 1756, proved 13 Oct., 1756, gives all his estate to his neph¬
ews and nieces ; viz., two children of sister Pierce ; children of
brother Daniel, dec’d ; of brother Abraham; of sister Woods, and
sister Hannah Whipple (Middlesex Probate).

22-35. Abraham, b. 15 Nov., 1703 ; d. May. 1706.

22-36. Abraham, twin, bp. 24 Nov., 1706; d. 1 Dec., 1706.

22-37. Moses, twin, bp. 24 Nov., 1706; d. 7 Dec., 1706.

22-38. Hannah, b. 5 Dec., 1707 ; m. - Whipple.

22-39. Abraham, bp. 30 Oct., 1709 ; living, 1756.

22-40. Sarah, bp. 11 July, 1713 ; m. - Woods.

22-8. Dea. Joseph3 Boynton ( Capt . Joseph 22-1; John 22). born
23 Mar., 1669-70; married 30 Jan., 1692-3, Bridget, daughter of
Nathaniel Harris (79-2). He was deacon of Rowley Church from
1723 until his death, 25 Nov., 1755.

His will, dated 22 Apr., 1752, mentions wife, Bridget; sons Nathan¬
iel, Benjamin, Abiel, Ephraim, and Zacheus; daughters Edna, wife of
Samuel Brown, and Bridget, deceased, who married Jonathan Bailey,
and left sons and daughters (Essex Probate, 333: 288). Before his
decease he had disposed of all his real estate except one right in Cox-
hall, County of York. His widow, Bridget, died 14 Oct., 1757.

Children born in Eowley :

22-41. Sarah, 4 b. 3 Dec., 1693 ; d. 23 Dec., 1693.

22-42. Nathaniel, b. 11 Dec., 1694; d. in Pepperell. Adm. granted 16 Jan.,
1758, to his son, Nathaniel Boynton of Westford, joyner. Dower
set off to his widow, Elizabeth, 15 Jan., 1758 (Middlesex Probate).
22-43. Bridget, b. 5 Oct., 1697 ; d. 6 Nov., 1697.

22-44. Joseph, b. 20 Nov., 1698 ; was a tailor in Gloucester, 1727-33, when
he sold real estate in Marblehead ; d. in Eowley, 25 Dec., 1738 ;
unm.

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22-45. Benjamin, b. 22 Dec., 1700 ; settled in Gloucester, where he m. 29
Nov., 1723, Martha, daughter of Stephen Howe, and there raised
a large family (Essex Deeds, 65:253). His grandson, Ebenezers
Boynton, married Jane Todd (203-91), and lived in Rowley. De¬
scendant in male line now (1932) living in Rowley.

22-46. Bridget, b. 29 Jan., 1702-3; m. Jonathan Bailey (10-25).

22-47. Abiel, b. 15 May, 1705; living, 1752.

22-48. Ephraim, b. 16 July, 1707 ; m. Sarah Stewart (188-26).

22-49. Zacheus, b. 3 Apr., 1710 ; m. in Lancaster, 12 July, 1739, Anna Ross
of Lancaster, where she d. 5 May, 1746, in her 30th year. He m.
(2) 9 Dec., 1746, Hannah Peabody of Lancaster.

22-50. Edna, b. 26 Sept., 1712; m. 9 Apr., 1734, Samuel Brown of Ipswich;
d., his widow, 23 Mar., 1786.

22-51. Elizabeth, b. 2 Nov., 1714; d. 11 June, 1736 ; unm.

22-11. Sergt. Richard3 Boynton ( Capt . Joseph 22-1; John 22),
born 11 Eoy., 1675; married 24 Dec., 1701, Sarah, daughter of Lient.
John Dresser (58-1) ; died 25 Dec., 1732 (G. S. Georgetown). Admin¬
istration granted 20 Mar., 1732-3 to his son Richard (Essex Probate).
His widow, Sarah, died 26 Aug., 1759 (G. S. Georgetown).

Children born in Rowley :

22-52. David,1 b. 8 Oct., 1702 ; m. Love Hutchins of Bradford.

22-53. Nathan, b. 27 Sept., 1704; m. Hannah Todd (203-32).

22-54. Richard, b. 26 Sept., 1706 ; m. Jerusha Hutchins.

22-55. Sarah, b. 5 May, 1708; m. Jonathan Chaplin (37-21).

22-56. Martha, b. 2 Apr., 1710 ; m.' 15 Mar., 1732-3, Joseph Bailey of New-
burv.

V

22-57. Nathaniel, b. 18 Aug., 1712; m. Mary Stewart (188-52).

22-58. John, bp. 8 Jan., 1715-6 (Byfield Ch. R.).

22-12. John3 Boynton (Capt. Joseph 22-1; John 22), born 9
Apr., 1678 ; married 17 Apr., 1707, Bethiah, daughter of Samuel Platts
(148-1); died 8 Oct., 1718 (G. S.). Administration granted 7 Sept.,
1719 (Essex Probate, 313: 36). His widow, Bethiah, married (2)
John Horthend (132-8).

Children born in Rowley :

22-59. Dorothy,4 b. 13 May, 1708; m. Samuel Dresser (58-54).

22-60. Mary, b. 20 Dec., 1709; m. Samuel Northern! (132-15).

22-61. Bethiah, b. 5 Feb., 1711-2; m. Jacob Jewett (100-66).

22-62. John, b. 26 May, 1714; d. 19 Oct., 1714 (G. S.).

22-63. Hannah, b. 29 Feb., 1715-6; m. 17 May, 1744, Jonathan Smith; d.
16 Dec., 1747.

22-64. John, b. 22 Dec., 1718; d. 18 Apr., 1719.

22-14. Benoni3 Boynton (Capt. Joseph 22-1; John 22), born 25
Feb., 1681-2; married 4 Apr., 1706, Ann, daughter of Stephen Mig-
hill (127-8). They were dismissed, 4 Dec., 1715, from Rowley Church
to the church in Groton (Ch. R.). Later he was of Lunenburg.

Children of record in Rowley :

22-65. Sarah,4 bp. 9 Mar., 1706-7; d. 5 Apr., 1707.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

22-66. Sarah, b. 17 June, 1708.

22-67. Stephen, b. 7 Apr., 1710.

22-68. Ann, b. 21 Nov., 1713.

22-15. Jonathan3 Boynton ( Capt . Joseph 22-1; John 22), born
19 Aug., 1684; married 6 June, 1711, Margaret, daughter of Jonathan
Harriman (78-4); died 16 Mar., 1740 (G. S. Georgetown). His will,
dated 14 Mar., 1739, mentions wife, Margaret; sons Jonathan and
John; daughters Sarah, wife of Joseph Hutchins of Tewksbury, Eliza¬
beth, wife of Joseph Bailey of Bradford, Mary and Ann; grandchildren
James Fowler and Jonathan Fowler (Essex Probate, 324: 292).

His widow, Margaret, married (2) 12 May, 1742, Daniel Gage of
Bradford; (3) John Stewart (188-7).

Children born in Rowley :

22-69. Margaret,4 b. 5 Apr., 1712; m. 12 Oct., 1731, Dr. Philip Fowler of
Amesbury.

22-70. Sarah, b. 10 Dec., 1713 ; m. in Bradford, 11 Nov., 1736, Joseph
Hutchins of Tewksbury. She was dismissed, 26 Nov., 1738, from
Second Church, Rowley, to Tewksbury.

22-71. Elizabeth, b. 21 May, 1715; m. (int. 28 Nov., 1735) Joseph Bailey
of Bradford.

22-72. Jonathan, b. 16 Mar., 1716-7; m. Elizabeth Wood of Bradford.
22-73. Benjamin, twin, bp. 12 Apr., 1719; prob. d. soon.

22-74. Ellenor, twin, bp. 12 Apr., 1719; prob. d. soon.

22-75. Mary, b. 21 Aug., 1720 ; m. 11 Jan., 1741-2, James Stewart of Tewks¬
bury.

22-76. John, b. 22 May, 1723 ; m. Martha Atwood.

22-77. Anne, b. 29 Oct., 1726 ; m. 12 June, 1744, Daniel Warner of Brad¬
ford.

22-16. Hilkiah3 Boynton ( Capt . Joseph 22-1; John 22), born
19 Nov., 1687; married 2 Feb., 1708-9, Priscilla, daughter of Capt.
Joseph Jewett (101-8). They moved, about 1726, to Winchendon, and
later to Lunenburg.

Children of record in Rowley :

22-78. Jane,4 b. 19 Nov., 1709; d. 25 Nov., 1722.

22-79. Johannah, b. 17 Aug., 1712.

22-80. Hilkiah, twin, b. 11 Apr., 1714; d. 28 Apr., 1714.

22-81. Priscilla, twin, b. 11 Apr., 1714.

22-82. Joseph, b. 4 Dec., 1717; d. 8 Feb., 1717-18 (G. S.).

22-83. Sarah, b. 1 Jan., 1718-9.

22-84. Ruth, bp. 2 July, 1721 ; d. July, 1721.

22-85. Jane, bp. 10 Mar., 1722-3.

22-86. Hilkiah, twin, bp. 8 Aug., 1725 ; d. 24 Aug., 1725.

22-87. Mehetabel, twin, bp. 8 Aug., 1725 ; d. 15 Sept., 1725.

22-26. Ebenezer3 Boynton ( Sergt . Caleb 22-3; John 22), born
17 May, 1688; married in Newbury, 25 May, 1711, Sarah, daughter of
Nathan Wheeler (215-5). He was a blacksmith, and moved to Weston,
Middlesex County, before 1726 (Essex Deeds, 53: 37).

BROCKLEBANK HOUSE, EAST MAIN STREET, GEORGETOWN
Said to have been built in 1670 by Capt. Samuel Brocklebank (29-l).

BOYNTON

HOUSE,

Owned

GEORGETOWN, OPPOSITE THE OLD CEMETERY
in 1726 by Ebenezer Boynton (22-26).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

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Children born in Rowley :

22-88. Jeremiah,4 b. 27 Dec., 1711 ; d. in Sudbury. Adm. granted 1 Apr.,
1754, to his widow, Patience Boynton (Middlesex Probate).

22-89. Hannah, b. 4 Aug., 1713.

22-90. Jerusha, b. 6 July, 1715.

22-91. Son, bp. 17 July, 1720.

22-92. Mercy, b. 15 June, 1722.

22-93. Caleb, b. 18 May, 1724.

22-48. Ephraim4 Boynton (Dea. Joseph 22-8; Capt. Joseph 22-1;
John 22), born 16 July, 1707; married 2 May, 1732, Sarah, daughter
of John Stewart (188-7). He was dismissed, 19 Feb., 1764, from the
First Church in Rowley to the Second Church in Lancaster. “Mar. 11,
1764 received Ephraim Boynton from yG Ch. in Rowley” (Sec. Ch.
Lancaster R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

22- 94. Elizabeth^ b. 26 Aug., 1733 ; m. James Payson (138-38).

22 - 95. Ephraim, b. 9 Mar., 1734-5 ; m. in Newbury, 19 Feb., 1756, Abigail
Emery of Newbury.

22 - 96. John, b. 8 Sept., 1736.

22 - 97. Joseph, b. 24 June, 1738.

22 - 98. Sarah, b. 26 June, 1740.

22 - 99. Amos, bp. 23 May, 1742.

22-100. Jedidiah, bp. 22 Jan., 1743 (Ch. R.).

22-101. Edna, bp. 27 Apr., 1746.

22-102. Job, bp. 10 Jan., 1747-8.

22-103. Mary, bp. 8 Oct., 1749.

22-104. Abiel, bp. 6 Jan., 1753.

22-52. David4 Boynton ( Sergt . Richard 22-11; Capt. Joseph 22-
1; John 22) born 8 Oct., 1702; married (int. 23 Oct., 1725) Love
Hutchins of Bradford. He lived in Rowley until 1730, when he moved
to Bradford and died there 12 May, 1734. Administration granted 10
June, 1734, to his widow, Love Boynton (Essex Probate). She mar¬
ried (2) Bartholomew Pearson (140-50).

Children :

22-105. Oliver, s b. in Rowley, 16 Aug., 1726 ; d. soon.

22-106. Jane, b. in Rowley, 20 Dec., 1728 ; d. in Bradford, 2 June, 1736.
22-107. Oliver, b. in Bradford, 31 Aug., 1731 ; d. there 19 Oct., 1736.

22-53. Lieut. Nathan4 Boynton (Sergt. Richard 22-11; Capt.
Joseph 22-1; John 22), born 27 Sept., 1704; married 10 Aug., 1738,
Hannah, daughter of James Todd (203-10) ; died 25 Apr., 1766. She
died 10 Apr., 1801.

Children born in Rowley :

22-108. James, s b. 5 Aug., 1739 ; m. 14 June, 1763, Mary Wood of Boxford,
where he settled. Rev. soldier, killed at Bunker Hill.

22-109. Mary, b. 18 Apr., 1744; d. 20 Mar., 1818, “singlewoman.”

22-110. Richard, b. 8 Oct., 1746; d. 19 May, 1766; unm.

22-111. Moses, b. 27 Nov., 1752 : m. Lucy How.

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22-54. Richard4 Boynton ( Sergt . Richard 22-11; Capt. Joseph
22-1; John 22), born 26 Sept., 1706; married 2 Sept., 1730, Jerusha,
daughter of John Hutchins, of Bradford, where she was born 1 Sept.,
1710.

They moved, in 1741, from Rowley to Tewksbury, where he died 1
Feb., 1754. Administration granted 18 Mar., 1754, to his widow,
Jerusha Boynton, with Joseph Kittredge of Tewksbury and Nathan
Boynton of Rowley as sureties on her bond. In her account are charges
for “bringing up my son David from two and one half years old to this
day” (19 Sept., 1757). Son Richard Boynton, then about fifteen
years old, was placed under the guardianship of Dea. William Stickney
of Billerica, 27 Aug., 1756 (Middlesex Probate, 12: 54).

Children born in Rowley :

22-112. Elizabeth^ b. 18 Apr., 1731.

22-113. Richard, b. 22 May, 1733 ; d. 7 Aug-., 1736.

22-114. Sarah, b. 27 July, 1738; d. 4 Aug-., 1738.

22-115. Sarah, b. 10 Aug., 1739.

Born in Tewksbury :

22-116. Richard, b. 22 Mar., 1741.

22-117. John, b. 28 Feb., 1743.

22-118. William, b. 4 Aug., 1746.

22-119. David, b. 29 July, 1751.

22-57. Nathaniel4 Boynton (Sergt. Richard 22-11; Capt. Joseph
22-1; John 22), born 18 Aug., 1712; married 8 Mar., 1736-7, Mary,
daughter of Edward Stewart (188-15); died 13 May, 1762. He and
six others “were lost by shipwreck near Annis Squam Bar, Gloucester”
(Gage).

Children born in Rowley :

22-120. Mary, 5 b. 17 Feb., 1737-8; d. 13 Mar., 1737-8.

22-121. Eunice, b. 16 Mar., 1738-9 ; m. 15 Mar., 1757, Eliphalet Tenney, as
his second wife. In 1780, they were living in Stow.

22-122. David, b. 19 Apr., 1741; d. 22 Oct., 1745.

22-123. Thomas, b. 18 Aug., 1743 ; d. 24 Oct., 1745.

22-124. David, b. 18 Jan., 1745-6; m. in Bradford, 7 Jan., 1773, Susannah
Woodman of Bradford ; moved to Townsend.

22-125. Mary, b. 8 Feb., 1747-8 ; m. 7 May, 1766, Samuel Kezer, Jr.

22-126. Nathaniel, b. 27 July, 1750 ; settled in Lynn.

22-127. Thomas, b. 2 Sept., 1752 ; m. 10 Dec., 1776, Elizabeth Ivezer ; moved
to New Hampshire.

22-128. Richard, b. 17 May, 1755.

22-129. Lois, b. — Sept., 1757.

22-130. Asa, b. 4 Mar., 1760; settled in Lynn; Rev. soldier.

22-131. Stephen, b. 28 June, 1762 ; d. 13 Feb., 1780 ; unm.

22-72. Jonathan4 Boynton ( Jonathan 22-15; Capt. Joseph 22-
1; John 22), born 16 Mar., 1716-7; married in Bradford, 5 June,
1739, Elizabeth Wood of Bradford. They lived in Second Parish, Row-
ley, but moved, before 1758, to Lunenburg.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

33

Children born in Rowley :

22-132. Elizabeth, s b. 1 Mar., 1742-3.

22-133. Mary, b. 8 Oct., 1744.

22-134. Jonathan, b. 11 Feb., 1745-6.

22-135. Ellinor, b. 4 Feb., 1747-8.

22-136. Joseph, b. 16 Aug., 1749.

22-137. Ann, b. 8 Nov., 1751.

22-138. Solomon, b. 14 May, 1754.

22-76. John4 Boynton ( Jonathan 22-15; Capt. Joseph 22-1;
John 22), born 22 May, 1723; married 30 Mar., 1742, Martha Atwood.
They lived some time in Ipswich, and moved, 1751, to Rowley. He
was a carpenter; residence, Second Parish, Eowley. He moved from
Rowley, with his family, before 1760, probably to Maine.

Children born in Rowley :

22-139. Oliver, s b. 9 July, 1743.

22-140. Elizabeth, b. 26 Jan. 1744-5.

22-141. John, b. 21 Mar., 1746-7.

22-111. Moses5 Boynton ( Nathan 22-53; Sergt. Richard 22-11;
Capt. Joseph 22-1; John 22), born 27 Nov., 1752; married (int. 3
Aug., 1786) Lucy How of Ipswich. His home was in the Second
Parish, Rowley, now Georgetown; he was a carpenter. He died 19 Jan.,
1823. Rev. soldier. She died, his widow, in Georgetown, 4 Feb., 1848,
aged 87 years.

Children born in Rowley :

22-142. Hannah, e b. 8 Nov., 1786; d. 17 Feb., 1789.

22-143. Hannah, b. 15 Oct., 1790; m. 30 July, 1811, Joshua Rea of Charles¬
town. Rowle3r Record shows “Joshua” in the intention, “John”
in the marriage.

22-144. John, b. 28 Oct., 1792; d. 31 Mar., 1824; unm.

22-145. Lucy, b. 6 Aug., 1794; m. 6 Nov., 1814, Joseph Wilson of Charles¬
town.

22-146. Elizabeth Howe, b. 18 Sept., 1796 ; m. 8 May, 1828, Hiram Harri-
man, son of Enoch (78-63).

22-147. Caroline, b. 7 Sept., 1802 ; d. 16 June, 1825 ; unm.

BRACKENBURY

23. Samuel Brackenbury; Harvard College, 1664; assisted Rev.
Samuel Phillips (144) in the ministry for about two years following
the death of Rev. Samuel Shepard (Gage). He removed to Boston and
died there 11 Jan., 1678, of small pox (Savage).

BRADLEY

24. Joshua Bradley married 26 May, 1663, Judith, daughter of
Widow Anne Lume (122). They moved to Woodbridge, New Jersey.

Child born in Rowley :

24-1. Martha, b. 29: 12 mo. (Feb.), 1663.

34 Early Settlers of Rowley,, Massachusetts

Children born in Woodbridge, N. J. :

24-2. Judith, b. 16 Feb., 1667.

24- 3. Joshua, b. 15 June, 1671.

BRADSTREET

25. Humphrey1 Bradstreet came from Ipswich, England, in the
ship “Elizabeth,” — William Andrews, master — the last of Apr., 1634,
bringing with him his wife, Bridget, aged thirty years, and children,
Hannah, aged nine years, John, aged three years, Martha, aged two
years and Mary, aged one year. At this time he was forty years old.
He had a grant of land in Ipswich, Mass., north of Egypt River. This
homestead continued as a ,-part of Ipswich until 29 Nov., 1785, when
it was annexed to Rowley. He was made freeman, 6 May, 1635, and
wTas representative for Ipswich that year. He died in the summer of
1655. He was a member of the church in Rowley, and was buried in
Rowley. His will, dated 21 July, 1655, proved 25 : 7 mo. 1655, men¬
tions wife, Bridget; son Moses is to have the homestead after the de¬
cease of his mother; son John is to have the farm at Muddy River;
daughter Hannah Rofe; daughter Martha Beale; daughter Mary Brad¬
street; daughter Sarah Bradstreet; daughter Rebecca Bradstreet; grand¬
children Daniel Rofe, Hannah Rofe and Samuel Beale; the poor of
Ipswich, the poor of Rowley (Essex Probate).

Widow Bridget Bradstreet died Nov., 1665. Her will, dated 16 Oct.,
1665, proved 28 Mar., 1666, mentions son Moses; eldest daughter, Mar¬
tha; daughter Mary Kimball; daughter Wallis; daughter Rebecca Bon-
field; grandchild Hannah Rofe; Samuel Platts, executor (Essex Pro¬
bate).

Children :

25- 1. Hannah, 2 m. Daniel Rofe (Rolfe) of Ipswich; (2) 12 June, 1658,

Nicholas Holt of Andover (Savage).

25-2. John, m. Hannah, daughter of John Peach of Marblehead; d. in
Marblehead, 1660, without issue. The inventory of his estate was
taken 14 June, 1660 (Ct. Files, 5:114). His widow, Hannah, m.
(2) William Waters.

25-3. Martha,* m. William Beale of Marblehead, where the births of their
eleven children are recorded, and where she died, 6 Apr., 1675.

25-4. Mary, m. John Kimball of Ipswich.

25-5. Sarah, b. - 1638 ; m. 13 Apr., 1657, Nicholas Wallis of Ipswich.

25-6. Rebecca, m. George Bondfield of Marblehead.

25-7. Moses, b. 1643 ; m. Elizabeth Harris (79-1).

25-7. Capt. Moses2 Bradstreet (Humphrey 25), born in Ipswich,

- , 1643; married in Rowley, 11 Mar., 1661-2, Elizabeth, daughter

of John Harris (79). He married (2) after 18 Mar., 1683-4, Sarah,
widow of Samuel Prime (153-1). He was a member of Rowley Church
and Capt. of the Rowley Military Company. His gravestone is the

* It is probable that Martha first married Thomas Rowlandson, which marriage
was annulled because of inability of said Thomas to contract it.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

35

oldest in Rowley cemetery. A copy of the inscription appears below.*
His will, dated 16 Aug., 1690, mentions wife (unnamed), so that
“all the estate real & personal of hers & her children by her former
husband be at her disposal” and that she have additional estate for
bringing up “our young son Jonathan” ; son John who is to have one
half the farm, “ye was my Father Broadstreet’s” ; son Moses to have
the other half of the farm and all the buildings; son John to have
£20 and “the share in the ship he goes to sea in” instead of one-half
the buildings; son Humphrey to have land in Rowley; son Nathaniel
to have one-half the lands in Haverhill; son Jonathan to have the other
half the lands in Haverhill; daughters Bridget and Hannah (Essex
Probate, 304: 283). The inventory, taken 26 Sept., 1690, shows estate
of £1257-2s. His widow, Sarah, died before 1697.

Children of record in Ipswich and Eowley :

25-8. John, s b. — Dec., 1662 ; m. Hannah hummer (60-1).

25-9. Moses, b. 17 Oct., 1665 ; m. Hannah Pickard (145-8).

25-10. Elizabeth, b. 22 Mar., 1666-7 ; m. Samuel Pickard (145-6).

25-11. Humphrey, b. 6 Jan., 1669-70; m. Sarah Peirce.

25-12. Nathaniel, bp. 14 Jan., 1671-2 ; m. Priscilla Carrell.

25-13. Hannah, bp. 9 Nov., 1673.

25-14. Samuel, bp. 22 Aug., 1675 ; d. in infancy.

25-15. Bridget, bp. 3 Dec., 1676.

25-16. Aaron, bp. 18 Jan., 1679-80 ; d. in infancy.

25-17. Samuel, bp. 14 May, 1682 ; d. soon.

25-18. Samuel, b. in Eowley, 4 May, 1687 ; d. in infancy.

25-19. Jonathan, bp. 22 June, 1690; m. Sarah Wheeler (215-16).

25-8. John3 Bradstreet ( Capt . Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born
on the Bradstreet farm in Ipswich, Dec., 1662; married in Rowley,
29 Jan., 1690-1, Hannah, daughter of Captain Richard Dummer (60).
He was a mariner, commanding the trading ship “Unity,” and died
on the Island of Barbadoes, 21 July, 1699, as shown by the inventory
of his estate (Essex Probate). Guardianship of his children, Moses
aged about eight, Elizabeth aged about five, Hannah aged about two,
was granted 2 Oct., 1699 (Essex Probate). His widow, Hannah, mar¬
ried (2) Nathaniel Elithorp (63-10).

Children of record in Eowley :

25-20. Moses, 4 b. in Eowley, 11 Nov., 1691; m. in Marblehead, 28 July, 1713,
Martha Beal. By deed, dated 13 Nov., 1711, “Moses Bradstreet,
Jr., John Slaughter and Elizabeth his wife alias Bradstreet and
Hannah Bradstreet, all children of John Bradstreet late of Ips-

* Hear Lys What was
Mortal of ye Worthy

CAP. MOSES BRADSTREET

Deceased August ye
17 1690 & In y,!

47 Year of His Age
Friends & Relations
You might behold
A Lamb of God
Fitt for ye Fold

36 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

wich, dec’d, and Nathanial Elitliorp who married with Hannah,
relict, widow of said John Bradstreet, together with her the said
Hannah now of Boston, in consideration of £425. convey to Moses
Bradstreet of Ipswich all that farm that was the said John Brad-
street’s.” This deed was acknowledged in Boston, 14 Nov., 1711,
by Elizabeth Slaughter, Nathaniel and Hannah Elithorp ; acknowl¬
edged in Essex County, 9 Oct., 1713, by Moses Bradstreet ; Mrs.
Martha, his wife, gave up dower, 17 Oct., 1713 ; acknowledged in
Boston. 8 Dec., 1713, by John Slaughter, mariner; and 20 Oct.,
1715, Elizabeth Slaugnter, being of full age, confirmed her former
acknowledgment (Essex Deeds, 27 : 264p.

25-21. Elizabeth, bp. 28 Jan., 1693-4; nr. in Boston, 22 Oct., 1711, John
Slaughter of Boston.

25-22. Hannah, bp. 14 Feb., 1696-7 ; living and unm. 13 Nov., 1711. She
prob. m. in Boston, 23 Sept., 1719, John Hall of Boston.

25-9. Moses3 Bradstreet ( Capt . Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born
in Ipswich, 17 Oct., 1665; married in Rowley, 19 July, 1686, Hannah,
daughter of John Pickard (145). She died 3 Jan., 1736-7 (G-. S.).
He married (2) in Rowley, 27 Oct., 1737, Dorothy, widow of Ezekiel
Northend (132-6). He died 20 Dec., 1737 (G. S.).

His will, dated 19 Dec., 1737, mentions wife, Dorothy; son Nathan¬
iel, who is to have the homestead; daughter Elizabeth Parker; daugh¬
ter Hannah WoocPs children; grandchildren Nathan Wood, Phebe
Wood, Hannah Andreas, Bridget Pemberton, Abigail Bradstreet, Han¬
nah Bradstreet, Moses Bradstreet (Essex Probate, 325: 10). His home,
after 1696, was the Bradstreet farm, then in Ipswich, now in Rowley.
His widow, Dorothy, died 17 June, 1752, aged 84 years (G. S.).

Children, first three born in Bowley, the others in Ipswich, all of record
in Rowley.

25-23. Elizabeth,4 b. 19 Apr., 1689; m. (int. 5 May, 1711) Lieut. Abraham
Parker of Bradford. He d. 14 Feb., 1762, in his 77th year (G. S.
Groveland). She d. 23 May, 1753 (G. S. Groveland).

25-24. Hannah, b. 21 Apr., 1694; m. (int. in Ipswich, G Dec., 1713) Jacob
Wood of Boxford.

25-25. Bridget, b. 17 Mar., 1695-6; d. 22 July, 1718; unm. (G. S.).

25-26. Moses, bp. 27 Feb., 1697-8 ; m. Abigail Lunt (123-4).

25-27. John, bp. 21 Apr., 1700; d. 12 May, 1724; unm. (G. S.).

25-28. Nathaniel, bp. 25 June, 1704; d. in infancy.

25-29. Nathaniel, bp. 18 Nov., 1705; m. Hannah Northend (132-13).

25-30. Jane, bp. 15 Feb., 1707-8; m. 2 July, 1728, John Manning of Ipswich;
d. 13 July, 1732 (G. S. Ipswich).

25-11. Dr. Humphrey3 Bradstreet (Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey
25), born in Ipswich, 6 Jan., 1669-70; married Sarah, daughter of
Joshua and Dorothy (Pike) Peirce of Newbury. He lived for a time
in Rowley, then moved to Newbury where he became quite a noted
physician. He died in Newbury, 11 May, 1717. His will, dated 7
May, 1717, mentions wife, Sarah; oldest son, Humphrey; son Daniel;
son Benjamin to be sent to college; son Moses; daughters Dorothy
Sargent, Sarah Tufts, Anna Bradstreet and Betty Bradstreet; wife
Sarah and Capt. Joshua Peirce, of Portsmouth, named executors (Essex
Probate, 312: 98).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 37

His widow, Sarah, married (2) in Newbury, 9 June, 1719, Capt.
Edward Sargent of Newbury.

Children, first three were born and recorded in Rowley ; their names
also appear of record in Newbury, where the other children were
born :

25-31. Dorothy, 4 b. 19 Dec., 1692; m. in Newbury, 16 Oct., 1710, Nathaniel
Sargent of Newbury.

O v>

25-32. Joshua, b. 23 Feb., 1694-5 ; drowned in Newbury, 16 May, 1710.

25-33. Sarah, b. 14 Jan., 1696-7 : m. 9 Nov., 1714, Rev. John Tufts of New¬
bury.

25-34. Humphrey, bp. 19 Jan., 1699-1700; d. in Newbury, 19 Dec., 1717,
ag*ed 19 years. Styled “Doctor” on Newbury Record.

25-35. Daniel, b. 13 Feb., 1700-1; m. Mary - ; may have lived in Ames-

bury; d. in Newbury, 24 Apr., 1723 (Newbury R.), and there he is
styled “Doctor.”

25-36. Benjamin, Harvard Coll., 1725 ; m. 9 Nov., 1726, Sarah Greenleaf of
Newbury; was a minister; settled, 1728, in Gloucester.

25-37. Moses, b. 17 Feb., 1707-8; m. 16 Feb., 1731, Mary Sayward of Glou¬
cester; d. in Newburyport, 9 Mar., 1785. His will, dated 7 June,
1779, mentions wife, Mary; “only child,” Betty Bradstreet ; “chil¬
dren of my brother and sisters” ; Benjamin Bradstreet, Dorothy
Sargent, Sarah Tufts, Anna Moody and Betty Johnson (Essex
Probate) .

25-38. Anna, m. 7 Nov., 1728, Benjamin Moody of Newbury; d. 8 Jan., 1780,
aged 69 years, 6 mos. (West Newbury Ch. R.).

25-39. Betty, b. 16 May, 1713; m. 30 Aug., 1731, Rev. William Johnson of
Newbury, where she d. 2 Aug., 1756.

25-12. Nathaniel3 Bradstreet (Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey
25), born in Ipswich; baptized in Rowley, 14 Jan., 1671-2; married
in Rowley, “octl689ober the sixteenth day” ( ?) probably 1688, Priscilla
Carrell, probably daughter of Anthony of Topsfield. He was a soldier,
and died in the Canada Expedition, 1690. Administration granted 21
Apr., 1691, to his widow, Priscilla, and his brother, Moses. Inventory
taken 28 Sept., 1691 (Essex Probate, 304: 403).

His widow, Priscilla, married (2) Samuel Todd (203-9).

Child born in Rowley :

25-40. Priscilla,4 b. 22 Sept., 1689; m. Nehemiah Jewett (101-16).

25-19. Capt. Jonathan3 Bradstreet (Capt. Moses 25-7; Hum¬
phrey 25), born in Ipswich; baptized in Rowley, 22 June, 1690. Josiah
Wood was appointed his guardian, 6 May, 1700. He married in Row-
ley, 7 Nov., 1710, Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Wheeler (215-4). His
residence was in that part of Rowlejr now Georgetown. “Capt. Jona¬
than Bradstreet and Sarah his wife and Dorcas Bradstreet wife of Sam¬
uel dismissed to .Limenburg whither they are removed, Apr. 15, 1739”
(Rowley Sec. Ch. R.). He died in Lunenburg, 22 May, 1757.

Children born in Rowley :

25-41. Samuel,4 b. 9 Aug., 1711; m. 9 Nov., 1736, Dorcas Spofford (184-34).

Child born in Rowley, John, 5 b. 12 Sept., 1737. They moved, 1739,
to Lunenburg, where they had ten children born.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

25-42. Mary, b. 5 May, 1714; m. David Chaplin (37-25).

25-43. Jonathan, b. 11 Feb., 1719-20.

25-44. Sarah, b. 11 Jan., 1726-7.

25-26. Moses4 Bradstreet ( Moses 25-9; Capt. Moses 25-7; Hum¬
phrey 25), born in Ipswich; baptized in Rowley, 27 Feb., 1698; married
10 Nov., 1720, Abigail, daughter of John Lunt (123). She died 11
July, 1723. He married (2) (int. 14 Mar., 1723-4) Mary Coburn of
Dracut. He died 15 Feb., 1727, aged 29 years (G. S.). Administra¬
tion granted 10 June, 1727, to his widow, Mary (Essex Probate, 316:
363).

Child of record in Eowley :

25-45. Abigail,5 bp. 15 Aug., 1722; m. Moses Jewett (101-94).

Born in Dracut :

25-46. Mary, b. 22 July, 1725 ; m. (int. 5 Feb., 1742-3) Samuel Colburn, Jr.,
of Dracut (or was it Widow Mary?).

25-29. Lieut. Nathaniel4 Bradstreet ( Moses 25-9; Capt. Moses
25-7; Humphrey 25), born in Ipswich; baptized in Rowley, 18 Nov.,
1705; married in Rowley, 19 Apr., 1727, Hannah, daughter of Ezekiel
Northern! (132-6). She died 11 Apr., 1739 (G. S.).

He married (2) in Ipswich, 15 Aug., 1739, Hannah, daughter of
Thomas Hammond (75). He died, in Ipswich, 2 Dec., 1752, in his
48th year (G. S.). His will, dated 30 Nov., 1752, mentions wife, Han¬
nah, who is to have “that land which was in my uncle John’s division” ;
son Moses to have the homestead; son Nathaniel; son John; daughters
Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah and Hannah (Essex Probate, 331: 99).

His widow, Hannah (Rowley R. Sarah), died 1 Apr., 1792. Her
will, dated 26 Oct., 1787, mentions sons Nathaniel and John; daugh¬
ters Mary Pearson and Sarah Coburn; and children of deceased daugh¬
ter Elizabeth Plumer; son-in-law Nathan Pearson executor (Essex
Probate, 362: 67).

Children born in Ipswich, also of record in Bowlev :

25-47. Moses,5 bp. 29 Jan., 1727-8; m. Lucy Pickard (145-37).

25-48. John, bp. 13 July, 1729 ; d. young.

25-49. Hannah, bp. 9 Nov., 1730 ; d. young.

25-50. Hannah, b. 12 Nov., 1731; m. (int. in Ipswich, 30 Mar., 1751) Bichard
Shatswell of Ipswich ; d. in Ipswich, 20 Sept., 1807.

25-51. Nathaniel, bp. 1 Sept., 1734; d. young.

25-52. Ezekiel, bp. 25 Oct., 1735 ; d. young.

25-53. Nathaniel, bp. 31 July, 1737 ; d. young.

25-54. Jane, bp. 25 Feb., 1738-9 ; d. young.

25-55. Nathaniel, b. 17 July, 1741; m. Phebe Jewett (100-131).

25-56. Elizabeth, bp. 25 Sept., 1743 ; m. 31 May, 1764, Samuel Plumer of
Newbury; d. in Bowlev, 5 July, 1774.

25-57. John, bp. 26 June, 1748 ; m. Judith Hale of Newbury.

25-58. Mary, bp. 24 June, 1750; m. Nathan Pearson (140-173).

25-59. Sarah, bp. 1 Oct., 1752 ; m. in Ipswich, 13 Dec., 1781, Samuel
Coburn, Jr., of Dracut.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

39

25-47. Lieut. Moses5 Bradstreet {Lieut. Nathaniel 25-29; Moses
25-9; Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born in Ipswich, 29 Jan.,
1727-8; married 12 Dec., 1749, Lucy, daughter of Jonathan Pickard
(145-12). His will was dated 22 July, 1811 (Essex Probate). He
died 1 Nov., 1811. Rev. soldier, rank of Lieut. (G-. S.). His widow,
Lucy, died 9 June, 1816.

Children born in Ipswich, also of record in Eowley :

25-60. Ezekiel, 6 b. 14 Aug., 1750; m. Abigail Pearson (140-176).

25-61. Moses, bp. 30 Sept., 1753 ; m. Sarah Mighill (127-52).

25-62. Nathaniel, bp. 5 Oct., 1755 ; d. 12 Oct., 1755.

25-63. Nathaniel, bp. 13 Feb., 1757 ; went to sea when about twenty-one
years old and was never heard from.

25-64. Lucy, bp. 4 May, 1760; m. George Todd (203-115).

25-65. Hannah, bp. 27 June, 1762 ; m. Daniel Todd (203-116).

25-66. Dorothy (Dolly), bp. 8 Sept., 1765 ; m. 2 Nov., 1788, Eev. Moses
Bradford; d. 24 June, 1792 (G. S.).

25-67. Jonathan, bp. 10 Apr., 1768 ; not mentioned in his father’s will.

25-55. Nathaniel5 Bradstreet {Lieut. Nathaniel 25-29; Moses
25-9; Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born in Ipswich, 17 July,
1741; married 7 Dec., 1762, Phebe, daughter of Eliphalet Jewett (100-
57); died 27 Mar., 1806 (Rowley R.), 28 Mar. (G. S.). His will,
dated 2 Jan., 1804, mentions himself as of Ipswich; wife, Phebe; son
Nathaniel, who is executor and has the homestead ; daughters Mary
Bradstreet, Sarah Bradstreet and Hannah Bradstreet, and gives $50
each to “my children hereafter named,” David Bradstreet, Daniel Brad¬
street, Rev. Nathan Bradstreet, Elizabeth Jewett, wife of Aaron Jewett,
and Phebe Cressey, wife of John Cressey (Essex Probate, 374: 72).

His homestead was in Ipswich, “joining the bounds of Rowley,” now
(1932) the residence of his descendant, John E. Bradstreet; it was
formerly owned by Thomas Hammond (75) and occupied by him in
the later years of his life. Widow Phebe died 18 Dec., 1814 (1815,
G. S.).

Children born in Ipswich, also of record in Eowley:

25-68. Elizabeth^ b. 9 Sept., 1763 ; m. Aaron Jewett (101-139).

25-69. David, b. 18 Sept., 1765 ; settled in Bridgton, Me. ; m. there 21 Sept.,
1797, Widow Esther Wentworth of Bridgton.

25-70. Daniel, b. 9 Mar., 1768 ; settled in Bridgton, Me. ; m. there 15 Nov.,
1799, Betsey Andrews of Bridgton.

25-71. Nathan, b. 7 May, 1770; Dart. Coll., 1791; Congregational Minister;

m. in Charlestown, Aug., 1797, Phebe Dexter of Charlestown; d.
in Westford, 29 June, 1827.

25-72. Phebe, b. 31 Dec., 1772 ; m. John Cressey (48-55).

25-73. Mary, bp. 18 Feb., 1776 ; m. James Todd (203-126).

25-74. Nathaniel, bp. 2 May, 1779; m. 23 Apr., 1807, Elizabeth Jewett (100-
215). She d. in Ipswich, 30 June, 1827, aged 51 years (Eowley E.).
He m. (2) 29 Apr., 1830, Mrs. Sally Perley, dau. of John and Han¬
nah (Mighill 127-48) Perley of Eowley. She d. 30 Sept., 1859,
aged 76 years. He d. in Ipswich, 2 July, 1844 (G. S. Eowley).
Eesidence, Ipswich Village, where his children were born.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

25-75. Sabah, bp. 25 Nov., 1781; m. John Lambert (112-57).

25-76. Hannah, bp. 13 Mar., 1785 ; m. 12 Jane, 1823, John White of Rowley.

25-57. John5 Bradstreet (Lieut. Nathaniel 25-29; Moses 25-9;
Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born in Ipswich; baptized in Row-
ley, 26 June, 1748; married in Newbury, 14 Feb., 1771, Judith, daugh¬
ter of Benjamin Hale, of Newbury. His home was the farm now
(1932) owned and occupied by heirs of Frank P. Todd. It was in
Ipswich, annexed to Rowley 29 Nov., 1785. By deed, dated 8 Apr.,
1782, he sold this farm to John Nelson of Pownalborough, Maine
(Essex Deeds, 141: 91). This John Nelson (having wife Abigail) sold
the farm, 29 Sept., 1783, to Thomas Gage (69-35).

John Bradstreet, with his family, moved, about 1782, to Maine and
was later residing in Palermo, Maine. Rev. Paul Coffin travelled
through Maine as a missionary in 1796-7-8. From a Journal kept by
him we take the following : — “Aug. 7, Sheepscot Ponds, Palermo. The
largest pond is Sheepscot Great Pond. At the head of this a Mr. John
Bradstreet, originally from Rowley, lives. He owned two peninsulas
of 70 acres each in rich interval land, before his door, which faced
south.” Rev. soldier.

Children of record in Rowley :

25-77. Sabah, « bp. 2 Feb., 1772.

25-78. Judith, bp. 25 July, 1773.

25-79. Hannah, bp. 5 Oct., 1777.

25-60. Ezekiel6 Bradstreet (Lieut. Moses 25-47; Lieut. Nathan¬
iel 25-29; Moses 25-9; Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born in
Ipswich, 14 Aug., 1750; married 12 Dec., 1771, Abigail, daughter of
Jonathan Pearson (140-108). She died 23 Aug., 1773 (G. S.). He
married (2) in Biddeford, 12 Jan., 1775, Jemima Nason, “both of
Biddeford” (First Congregational Ch., Biddeford, R.). He, then of
Gloucester, married (3) in Manchester, Mass., 20 Dec., 1789, Lydia
Joint of Manchester (Manchester R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

25-80. Abigail, 7 bp. 25 July, 1773 ; d. in Rowley, 23 May, 1812 ; unm. Her
will is dated 28 Feb., 1812 (Essex Probate File, 3053).

25-81. Jemima, twin, bp. 3 May, 1778.

25-82. Sally, twin, bp. 3 May, 1778.

25-61. Moses6 Bradstreet (Lieut. Moses 25-47; Lieut. Nathaniel
25-29; Moses 25-9; Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey 25), born in Ipswich;
baptized in Rowley, 30 Sept., 1753; married in Rowley, 26 Jan., 1775,
Sarah, daughter of Capt. Thomas Mighill (127-32). He died 23 Oct.,
1829. Rev. soldier. She died 8 Sept., 1851.

Children born in Rowley :

25-83. Dorothy! (Dolly), b. 5 Jan., 1776; m. Richard Cressey (48-57).
25-84. Sarah, b. 27 Mar., 1777 ; d. 10 Jan., 1849 ; unm.

25-85. Moses, b. 1 Dec., 1779 (1778, P. R.) ; m. Mary Kimball.

25-86. Lucy, b. 21 Nov., 1780; m. (int. 2 Mar., 1805) John Saunders; d. 8
Jan., 1843.

Early Settlers oe Rowley, Massachusetts

41

25-87. Nathaniel, b. 18 Dec., 1782 ; hi. Charlotte Bradford.

25-88. Hannah, b. 6 May, 1786; d. 1 Mar., 1873 ; unm.

25-89. Rachel, b. 2 Nov., 1788 (P. R.) ; m. 20 Nov., 1832, Amos Saunders;
d. 17 June, 1843, without issue.

25-90. Thomas, b. 10 Mar., 1791 ; d. 9 Oct., 1793.

25-91. Irene, b. 15 Feb., 1793 ; m. 17 Sept., 1820, Daniel Hale ; d. 31 Aug.,
1823, without issue surviving.

25-92. Thomas, b. 19 Feb., 1795 ; d. 27 June, 1800.

25-85. Moses7 Bradstreet ( Moses 25-61; Lieut. Moses 25-47;
Lieut. Nathaniel 25-29; Moses 25-9; Capt. Moses 25-7; Humphrey
25), born 1 Dec., 1779 (1778, P. B.) ; married 29 Nov., 1808, Mary
Kimball of Andover; died 11 May, 1846. She was born 18 Oct., 1785,
and died 19 Aug., 1885.

Children born in Rowley :

25-93. Thomas,8 b. 20 June, 1810 ; d. 10 July, 1813.

25-94. Paulina, b. 7 Aug., 1812; m. 28 Apr., 1842, Oliver Blackinton of Row-
ley ; d. 14 Sept., 1845.

25-95. Alfred Kimball, b. 4 Aug., 1814; m. 2 Dec., 1847, Rachel Stickney
(189-96) ; d. 20 Feb., 1898 (G. S.). Descendants in male line now
(1932) living in Rowley.

25-96. Mary Stevens, b. 20 Dec., 1816 ; m. 1 May, 1851, Oliver Blackinton
of Rowley; d. 6 July, 1890.

25-97. Thomas, b. 19 Feb., 1820; m. 11 Jan., 1878, Louise C. Dowlin; d.

7 Jan., 1907. She was b. in Bradford, N. IJ., 11 Nov., 1841; d. 7
Apr., 1930. Their son, John Dowling b. 30 Apr., 1879, is now
(1932) living on the land granted by the Town of Ipswich in 1635
to Humphrey Bradstreet (25).

25-98. Moses, b. 20 Jan., 1824; m. (int. 4 Aug., 1857) Sarah T. Hobbs; d.

15 May, 1889. She was b. in North Hampton, N. H., 25 Nov., 1837 ;
d. 23 May, 1889.

25-99. Lucy Pickard, b. 22 Sept., 1826 ; m. 7 Sept., 1854 ; William C. Foster
of Rowley; residence, Rowley, where she d. 21 Oct., 1911. He d.
31 Dec., 1886.

25-87. Nathaniel7 Bradstreet ( Moses 25-61; Lieut. Moses 25-
47 ; Lieut. Nathaniel 25-29 ; Moses 25-9 ; Capt. Moses 25-7 ; Humphrey
25), born 18 Dec., 1782; married 25 Dec., 1812, Charlotte, daughter
of Moses and Dolly (Bradstreet 25-66) Bradford; died 26 Oct., 1865.
His widow, Charlotte, died 20 Oct., 1876.

Children born in Rowley :

25-100. Dolly Bradford,8 b. 17 Mar., 1814 ; m. 20 Oct., 1833, Moses Jellison
of Rowley; d. 11 May, 1854.

25-101. Moses Bradford, b. 26 Dec., 1816; m. in Newbury, 3 Sept., 1844,
Susan M. Scott ; d. 30 June, 1899. She d. 17 May, 1904.

25-102. Samuel Newell, b. 9 Aug., 1819; m. three times; d. 11 Dec., 1905 ;
without issue surviving.

25-103. Elizabeth Green, b. 29 Jan., 1822 ; d. 21 Sept., 1844 ; unm.

25-104. Irene Hale, b. 6 May, 1824; m. 24 Sept., 1846, Charles R. Julyn;
residence, Salem.

25-105. William Nason, b. 7 June, 1827; d. 25 Sept., 1905; unm.

42 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

25-106. James Bradford, b. 21 Feb., 1830 ; m. 25 Dec., 1855, Abby Kimball ;
residence, Salem.

25-107. Sarah Mighill, b. 5 Nov., 1834 ; d. in Ipswich, 1 Mar., 1914 ; bur.
in Bowley; unm.

BRIDGES

26. Edmund1 Bridges was undoubtedly the Edmund Bridges, aged
23, who came in the ship “James,” John May, master, from London,
13 July, 1635. Where he resided before 1639, when he joined Roger’s
company in Rowley, is uncertain, probably in Lynn. In Rowley he was
a blacksmith and had an acre and half house lot, 1643, bounded on the
north side by the cross street, the east end by the high street. His

wife was Alice - . His second wife was Elizabeth - who died in

Ipswich, 31 Dec., 1664. He married in Ipswich, as his third wife, 6
Apr., 1665, Mary, widow of Richard Littlehale of Haverhill.

He sold his dwelling house, blacksmith’s shop, and rights to Isaac
Cousins (46), and moved to Ipswich, where he was in 1644. He was
about 46 years old, 1658 (Ct. R.). He died in Ipswich, 13 Jan., 1684.
His will, dated 6 Jan., 1684, mentions wife, Mary; son John Bridges;
son Josiah Bridges; daughter Faith Bridges, alias Black; daughter
Bethiah Bridges, alias Peabody; daughter Mary Bridges (Essex Pro¬
bate, 304: 123). In Rowley his name appears of record as Edward
Bridges. His widow, Mary, died in Ipswich, 24 Oct., 1691.

Child born in Bowley :

26-1. Heritable,2 b. 26 : 1 mo., 1640.

Children mentioned in father’s will :

26-2. John.

26-3. Josiah.

26-4. Faith, m. Daniel Black, of Boxford, after courtship without her
parents’ consent (Essex Ct. B., Sept., 1660).

26-5. Bethiah, m. in Topsfield, 26 Oct., 1668, Joseph Peabody of Boxford.

Born in Ipswich :

26-6. Mary, b. 14 Apr., 1667.

26-3. Josiah2 Bridges (Bridge) ( Edmund 26) was in Rowley
with his wife, Ruth, a short time. He was a blacksmith. He was born
about 1650, and from Ipswich moved to Boxford, thence to Rowley,
1684, and soon removed to Boxford, where he had children born.

Child of record in Bowley :

26-7. Anna, 3 b. 14 Apr., 1684.

BRIGHAM

27. Capt. Sebastian1 Brigham had a four-acre house lot next to
Thomas Barker, 1643; was Capt. of the military company, with John
Remington for his Lieut., 1647; several times representative. His

wife was Mary - . He sold his estate in Rowley to William Hobson

(89), and returned to England with his family, about 1652, or earlier.

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Children born in Rowley :

27-1. Sarah,2 b. 12:5 mo. (July), 1640.

27-2. Elizabeth, b. 7 : 4 mo. (June), 1643.

27-3. Prudence, b. 19:1 mo. (Mar.), 1646.

27-4. Sebastian, b. 2:5 mo. (July), 1648.

BROCK

28. Rev. John Brock, Harvard College, 1646: assistant to Rev.
Mr. Rogers from 1648 to 1650 (Gage). “He was born at the town
of Stradbrook, in the county of Suffolk, A. D. 1620. He entred upon
the work of the evangelical ministry ; first at Rowley, and then at the
Isle of Sholes. In the year 1662, he became a pastor to the church
at Reading where he died June 18, 1688” (Mather’s Magnalia).

BROCKLEBANK

29. Widow Jane1 Brocklebank came from Yorkshire with Mr.
Rogers; had a two-acre house lot on Wethersfield Street, 1643, denot¬
ing her to be of good estate. She was buried 26 Dec., 1668.

Children brought from England :

29-1. Samuel,2 b. about 1628 ; m. Hannah - .

29-2. John, b. about 1630; m. Sarah Woodman.

29-1. Cart. Samuel2 Brocklebank ( Widow Jane 29), born in

England about 1628; married 18: 3 mo. 1652, Hannah - ; was slain,

in King Philip’s War, with Wadsworth at Sudbury, 21 Apr., 1676
(18 Apr. Rowley R.). He was a selectman soon after becoming of
age; ordained Deacon of Rowley Church, 18 Feb., 1665, and continued
to fill important offices in town until his death.

His estate was divided by order of court, 26 : 7 mo. 1676, as fol¬
lows : “The court doth order the distribution of the estate as follow-
eth : to Samuel Brockenbank 40 eighthe pounds in Lands to the rest
of the children viz: Joseph, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary & Sarah & Jane
to each 40 £ apeice as they come of age Joseph to have his portion in
Lands” the remainder of the estate to the widow. Value by inventory
£ 442-lls. Widow Hannah married (2) in Newbury, 4 Mar., 1678-9,
Richard Dole, Sr., of Newbury, where she died 6 Sept., 1690. The
names of the sons-in-law are seen in an agreement dated 9 Oct., 1701
(Essex Probate, 307: 401).

Children born in Rowley :

29-3. Samuel, 3 b. 28:9 mo., 1653 ; m. Elizabeth Platts (148-3).

29 - 4. Francis, b. 26 : 7 mo., 1655 ; bur. 22 July, 1660.

29 - 5. John, bur. 4 July, 1660.

29-6. Hannah, b. 28 Mar., 1659; m. John Stickney (189-4).

29-7. Elizabeth, b. 1661; m. John Todd (203-5).

29 - 8. Mary, m. in Newbury, 13 Oct., 1684, Wm. Dole of Newbury.

29 - 9. Sarah, b. 29 : 8 mo., 1666 ; bur. 1 : 1 mo., 1667.

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29-10. Sarah, b. 7 July, 1668; m. 3 Nov., 1686, Henry Dole of Newbury; m.

(2) 29 Mar., 1693, Nathaniel Coffin of Newbury, where she d. 20
Apr., 1750.

29-11. Jane, b. 31 Jan., 1670-1 ; m. 26 Jan., 1692-3, Abiel Somerby of
Newbury.

29-12. Joseph, b. 28 Nov., 1674 ; m. Elizabeth Barker (13-22).

29-2. John2 Brocklebank {Widow Jane 29), born in England
about 1630; married 26 Sept., 1657, Sarah, daughter of Mr. Archelaus
Woodman of Newbury. He was buried 5 Apr., 1666. His will, dated
30 Nov., 1665, mentions “my prentise”, John Stevens; “maid servant”,
Mary Michil; wife, Sarah; daughters Elizabeth and Sarah; “My very
loveing and tender father-in-law” Archelaus Woodman; brother Samuel
Brocklebank (Essex Probate).

His widow, Sarah, married (2), about 1667, John Adams of Ipswich
(Rowley “Book of Grants” mentions her as “Adams”). She died in
Ipswich, 31 May, 1676.

Children born in Rowley :

29-13. John,3 b. 26 : 5 mo., 1658 ; bur. 7 Aug., 1660.

29-14. Elizabeth, b. 20 Nov., 1660.

29-15. Sarah, b. 11 Sept., 1664. She was the wife of James Putnam of
Salem, Feb., 1692-3 (Essex Deeds, 63: 39), and d. 25 Dec., 1717
(G. S. Danvers).

29-3. Dea. Samuel3 Brocklebank ( Capt . Samuel 29-1; Widovj
Jane 29), born 28: 9 mo. 1653; married 22 Nov., 1681, Elizabeth,
daughter of Samuel Platts (148). He, with his wife and others, was
dismissed, 13 Oct., 1706, from Rowley Church, “In ordr to their Im-
bodying in ch. order by yms at Rowlbery alias Byfield” (Ch. R.). He
was deacon of the church in Byfield Parish, 1714 (Essex Deeds, 37:
177).

In a deed, dated 7 Apr., 1714, he conveys land to his son John, who
must pay £60 “to my three grandchildren when yy come to age or mar¬
riage”; viz., Sarah Brocklebank, Mary Brocklebank and Martha Brockle¬
bank, each £20 (Essex Deeds, 37: 177).

In a deed, dated 18 Feb., 1719-20, he conveys land to his son Francis,
who must pay a stated sum to daughters Elizabeth Pingry and Hannah
Nelson, also to his son Samuel Brocklebank’s three daughters, Sarah,
Mary and Martha Brocklebank. Son Francis is to live with his parents
and care for them. Son John Brocklebank is mentioned. His wife,
Elizabeth, signs the deed (Essex Deeds, 44: 73).

His home was in Rowley, Second Parish, now Georgetown, and his
descendants now (1932) reside there.

Children of record in Rowley :

29-16. Samuel, 4 bp. 12 Nov., 1682; m. Sarah Plummer (149-4).

29-17. Hannah, b. 26 Aug., 1684; m. Joseph Nelson (130-15).

29-18. John, b. 10 Aug., 1686 ; m. Ruth Spofford (184-22).

29-19. Sarah, bp. 9 Sept., 1688 ; m. Ephraim Nelson (130-25).

29-20. Francis, twin, b. 4 Dec., 1694 ; m. Mary Cheney.

29-21. Elizabeth, twin, b. 4 Dec., 1694; m. Job Pingree (146-3).

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45

29-12. Joseph3 Brocklebank ( Capt . Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane
29), born 28 Nov., 1674; married 18 Feb., 1701-2, Elizabeth, daugh¬
ter of Nathaniel Barker (13-4). She died 21 Nov., 1722. He died
21 Apr., 1748. His will, dated 28 Jan., 1739-40, mentions sons Nathan
and Moses; daughters Elizabeth Palmer and Mary Brocklebank (Essex
Probate, 328: 11).

Children of record in Eowlev :

29-22. Elizabeth, 4 b. 17 May, 1703 ; m. Francis Palmer (135-11).

29-23. Hannah, d. — July, 1706.

29-24. Mary, b. 27 Sept., 1707 ; d. 16 Mar., 1766 ; unm. Her will, dated 16
May, 1760, mentions brother Nathan, who has all the estate and
is executor (Essex Probate, 345: 367).

29-25. Moses, b. 9 Jan., 1709-10; d. 20 May., 1753; unm.

29-26. Nathan, bp. 8 July, 1714; m. Anne Palmer (135-22).

29-16. Samuel4 Brocklebank ( Dea . Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel
29-1; Widow Jane 29), baptized 12 Nov., 1682; married 26 Mar.,
1706, Sarah, daughter of Benjamin Plummer (149) ; the date of his
death is not recorded. She died before 17 Dec., 1722. See will of
Benjamin Plummer (149).

Cnildren born in Eowley :

29-27. Sarah, s b. 15 June, 1706 ; m. Andrew Sticlcney (189-40).

29-28. Mary, b. 13 Apr., 1707.

29-29. Martha, b. 5 Aug., 1708; m. 24 Mar., 1728-9, Jonathan Tliorla (Thur-
low) of Newbury, where she d. 26 June, 1758.

29-18. John4 Brocklebank (Dea. Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel
29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 10 Aug., 1686; married 22 Apr., 1714,
Ruth, daughter of Samuel Spofford (184-4) ; died 8 Sept., 1762. She
died 10 Nov., 1777. His home was in Rowley, Second Parish, now
Georgetown. By deed, dated 3 June, 1747, for love and affection, he
conveys to his son, David Brocklebank, a farm of sixty acres in Second
Parish, Rowley (Essex Deeds, 110: 214).

Children born in Eowley :

29-30. Samuel, s bp. 9 Jan., 1714-5; d. soon (Byfield Ch. E.).

29-31. John, b. 4 July, 1717; m. Sarah Tenney (195-51).

29-32. Samuel, bp. 3 Jan., 1719-20 ; d. prob. in infancy.

29-33. Euth, b. 1 Mar. 1721-2 ; m. 16 Mar., 1741-2, John Pillsbury.

29-34. David, b. 4 Mar., 1723-4 ; m. Sarah Adams.

29-35. Nathan, bp. 19 Dec., 1725 ; d. prob. in infancy.

29-36. Sarah, b. 12 Mar., 1727-8; m. 3 Aug1., 1748, John Adams; d. 10 Dec.,
1754.

29-20. Francis4 Brocklebank (Dea. Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel
29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 4 Dec., 1694; married (int. 25 July,
1719) Mary, daughter of Dea. John and Mary (Chute 39-1) Cheney;
died 21 Sept., 1746. . Administration granted 24 Nov., 1746, to his
widow, Mary (Essex Probate, 323: 241).

His widow, Mary, married (2) 11 Dec., 1747, Job Tyler, and died

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6 Jan., 1755. The estate was divided, 24 Mar., 1755, among the chil¬
dren, viz., Elizabeth, wife of Jeremiah Burpee; Mary, wife of Job
Spofford; Martha Brocklebank and Eunice Brocklebank (Essex Pro¬
bate, 333: 11).

Children born in Rowley :

29-37. Samuel,5 b. 19 Oct., 1724; d. young-.

29-38. Elizabeth, b. 28 July, 1726 ; m. Jeremiah Burpee (32-28).

29-39. Mary, b. 16 Oct., 1728; m. Job Spofford (184-47).

29-40. Francis, bp. 15 Aug., 1731; d. 27 June, 1736 (G. S. Georgetown).

29-41. Samuel, b. 4 July, 1733 ; d. 23 June, 1736 (G. S. Georgetown).

29-42. Moses, b. 29 July, 1735 ; d. 27 June, 1736 (G. S. Georgetown).

29-43. Martha, b. 10 May, 1737 ; m. Samuel Burpee (32-43).

29-44. Hannah, b. 24 Mar., 1738-9 ; d. 22 Oct., 1745.

29-45. Moses, b. 19 July, 1741 ; d. 28 Aug., 1745.

29-46. Eunice, b. 27 June, 1743; m. (int. in Lancaster, 21 June 1771) Paul
Gibbs of Westminster.

29-26. Nathan4 Brocklebank {Joseph 29-12; Capt. Samuel 29-
1; Widow Jane 29 ), baptized 8 July, 1714; married 28 Feb., 1739-40,
Anne, daughter of Francis Palmer (135-11). She died, his widow,
10 July, 1805. By deed, dated 29 June, 1770, he sold to his son, Asa,
his homestead on Wethersfield Street. This was the house lot regis¬
tered to Widow Jane Brocklebank in 1643 (Essex Deeds, 131: 244).

Children of record in Rowley :

29-47. Sarah,5 b. 23 Dec., 1740.

29-48. Elizabeth, b. 24 Feb., 1742-3 ; d. 17 Sept., 1747.

29-49. Asa, b. 15 Aug., 1745 ; m. Mary How.

29-50. Elizabeth, b. 30 June, 1748 ; d. 7 May, 1767 ; unm.

29-51. Lois, twin, b. 12 Feb., 1750-1 ; m. Ezekiel Bailey (10-69).

29-52. Eunice, twin, b. 12 Feb., 1750-1 ; d. 12 Oct., 1773 ; unm.

29-53. Joseph, b. 14 Aug., 1753 ; d. 22 Aug., 1756.

29-54. Nathan, twin, b. 21 Dee., 1756; m. Susannah Hammond (75-25).
29-55. Ann, twin, b. 21 Dec., 1756 ; d. 15 June, 1770.

29-56. Joseph, bp. 21 Oct., 1759; m. Mary Ellsworth (64-37).

29-31. John5 Brocklebank ( John 29-18; Dea. Samuel 29-3;
Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 4 July, 1717; married, in
Bradford, 1 June 1738, Sarah, daughter of Daniel Tenney (195-27);
died at the home of his son, in New London, N. H., 1 June, 1795.
Children born in Rowley :

29-57. John,6 twin, b. 31 Dec., 1738 ; m. Sarah Fowler.

29-58. Sarah, twin, b. 31 Dec., 1738; m. 28 Feb., 1757, Daniel Emery of
Newbury.

29-59. Daniel, b. 15 Oct., 1740 ; d. 30 Nov., 1740.

29-60. Samuel, b. 19 Dec., 1741 ; m. in Ipswich, 8 Nov., 1764, Jane Dickin¬
son (54-65). He was of New London, N. H., in 1790 (U. S. Census.)

29-61. Phebe, b. 27 July, 1743 ; m. 17 Mar., 1763, Thomas Pike of Newbury.

29-62. Daniel, b. 2 Feb., 1745-6 ; m. Hannah - . She d. 14 Feb., 1772, in

her 20th year. He m. (2) 26 May, 1776, Sarah Pillsbury. He was
of Salisbury, N. H., in 1790. Rev. soldier.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

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29-63. James, b. 16 Nov., 1747; d. 22 Sept., 1753.

29-64. Priscilla, b. 6 Dec., 1748; d. 16 Sept., 1753.

29-65. Thomas, b. 12 July, 1750 ; d. 17 Sept., 1753.

29-66. Elizabeth, b. 26 Apr., 1753 ; d. 22 Feb., 1756.

29-67. James, b. 29 Apr., 1755 (Hist. Sutton, N. H.) ; m. (int. 12 Dec., 1776)
Sarah Adams. He was of New London, N. H., 1790 (U. S. Census).
Two children recorded in Rowley, a dau. d. 23 May, 1778, aged 3
mos. ; a dau. d. 14 Jan., 1781, aged 1 w~eek.

29-68. Thomas, b. 18 Apr., 1761 ; d. 8 Dec., 1762.

It is probable that Molly Brocklebank who m. 4 Mar., 1776, Corp.
John Adams, and resided in New London, N. H., wTas dau. of John
Brocklebank (29-31). She d. in New London, 27 July, 1840, aged
82 years.

29-34. David5 Brocklebank ( John 29-18; Dea. Samuel 29-3;
Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 4 Mar., 1723-4; married
17 May, 1749, Sarah Adams. He had a second wife named Hannah,
unless the name Sarah is a mistake. He died 31 May, 1756. Adminis¬
tration granted 5 July, 1756, to his widow, Hannah. Her account was
filed 27 Apr., 1767, and the estate was then distributed; to widow
Hannah £14-18s-3d-3f, being one third; to eldest son, Job Brocklebank,
one third; to Mehitabel and Buth, daughters, one third (Essex Pro¬
bate, 343: 480).

By deed, dated 14 Nov., 1788, Daniel Perkins of Rowley, and Mehi-
table, his wife, convey to Job Brocklebank of Rowley, all their interest
in the estate of “our honoured Father David Brocklebank including
the dower of the widow Hannah of the said David Brocklebank, lately
deceased” (Essex Deeds, 162: 145).

Children born in Rowley :

29-69. Mehitable,® b. 11 Feb., 1749-50; m. (int. 15 Oct., 1788) Daniel Per¬
kins.

29-70. Ruth, b. 5 Jan., 1752; d. 10 Feb., 1825; unm.

29-71. Job, b. 8 June, 1755 ; m. Mercy Brocklebank (29-77).

29-49. Asa5 Brocklebank ( Nathan 29-26; Joseph 29-12; Capt.
Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 15 Aug., 1745; married in
Ipswich 16 Apr., 1771, Mary How of Ipswich. They moved to Rinclge,
N. H., in 1773, and had children born there. By deed, dated 21 Apr.,
1773, he sold his homestead on Wethersfield Street in Rowley to Jere¬
miah Mighill (127-33) (Essex Deeds, 131: 244). His widow, Mary,
probably died in Lancaster, 30 July, 1838, aged 85 years.

Child of record in Rowley :

29-72. Asa, 6 b. 30 Jan., 1773 ; prob. d. in Lancaster, 1831.

29-54. Nathan5 Brocklebank ( Nathan 29-26; Joseph 29-12;
Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 21 Dec., 1756; married 14
Oct., 1784, Susannah, daughter of David Hammond (75-10). She
died 23 July, 1820. He died 4 Feb., 1826. Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

29-73. John, e b. 5 Sept., 1786 ; d. 25 Dec., 1814 ; unm.

29-74. Nathan, b. 7 May, 1789 ; d. 23 Dec., 1861 ; unm.

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29-56. Joseph5 Brocklebank ( Nathan 29-26; Joseph 29-12;
Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), baptized 21 Oct., 1759; married
30 Apr., 1784, Mary, daughter of Nathaniel Ellsworth (64-11).

They moved to Bridgton, Me., about 1788, where the births of their
five children are recorded, and where he died 25 Dec., 1837. Rev.
soldier.

Child born in Rowley :

29-75. Joseph, 6 b. 31 Aug., 1785.

29-57. John6 Brocklebank ( John 29-31; John 29-18; Dea.
Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 31 Dec.,
1738; married in Ipswich, 25 Dec., 1764, Sarah Fowler of Ipswich.
She died 2 June, 1823, aged 78 years. He died 21 Jan., 1819 (G. S.
Georgetown). Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

29-76. Betty, 7 b. 27 Oct., 1765 ; m. 8 May, 1784, Samuel Norris of Amherst,
N. H.

29-77. Mercy, b. 28 Aug., 1768; m. Job Brocklebank (29-71).

29-78. Hannah, b. 18 Feb., 1772; m. (int. 4 Mar., 1795) Benjamin Hardy
of Bradford ; d. 8 May, 1866.

29-79. Sally (Sarah), b. 4 Oct., 1774; m. Enoch Harriman (78-63).

29-80. Phebe, b. 6 July, 1777; m. Moses Nelson (130-141).

29-81. John, b. 5 Sept., 1784; m. Nancy Poor Harriman.

29-82. Samuel, b. 19 Dec., 1788 ; m. Mehitable Emerson.

29-71. Job6 Brocklebank ( David 29-34; John 29-18; Dea. Sam¬
uel 29-3; Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 8 June, 1755;
married (int. 18 Oct., 1788) Mercy, daughter of John Brocklebank
(29-57). She died 29 June, 1821. He died 11 Sept., 1824. Rev.
soldier, pensioner of U. S.

Children born in Rowley :

29-83. David, 7 b. 15 Aug., 1789 ; m. Sophia Andrews.

29-84. Hannah, b. 28 Sept., 1791; d. 11 July, 1824; unm.

29-85. Moses, b. 25 May, 1794; d. 11 Sept., 1798.

29-86. Moses Spofford, b. 26 Mar., 1808 ; m. Hannah C. Brown.

29-81. Col. John7 Brocklebank ( John 29-57; John 29-31; John
29-18; Dea. Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born
5 Sept., 1784; married in Boxford, 25 Oct., 1807, Nancy Poor Harri-
man of Boxford. They moved to Ipswich, about 1830, where he was
superintendent of the almshouse for many years. They returned to
Georgetown, where he died 7 June, 1868. She died 1 Apr., 1872, aged
84 j^ears (G. S. Georgetown) .

Children born in Rowley :

29-87. Clarissa, s b. 30 Sept., 1808 ; d. 2 July, 1826 ; unm.

29-88. John Fowler, b. 11 Oct., 1810 ; m. 4 Apr., 1833, Hannah L. Kimball
of Ipswich.

Jeremiah, b. 10 Mar., 1813 ; d. 25 July, 1816.

29-89.

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29-90. Lucy Ann, b. 16 June, 1815 (30 June chip.) ; m. 2 Dec., 1832, Charles
Davis.

29-91. Jeremiah, b. 9 June, 1818 ; d. in Ipswich, 1 Dec., 1906.

29-92. Mary Jane, b. 22 Jan., 1821.

29-93. Preston Lincoln, b. 26 Apr., 1823.

29-94. Clarissa Maria, b. 22 July, 1825.

29-82. Samuel7 Brocklebank ( John 29-57; John 29-31; John
29-18; I)ea. Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born
19 Dec., 1788; married (int. 21 Aug., 1810) Mehitable Emerson. She
died 14 Nov., 1863, aged 79 years, 10 months, 4 days (G. S. George¬
town). He died in Danbury, N. H., 1876 (Georgetown R.).

Children born in Rowley :

29 - 95. Samuel Hubbard,8 b. 20 Aug*., 1811 ; m. 15 Nov., 1831, Louisa C. Wil-
martli ; residence, Georgetown, where he d. 22 July, 1880, and
she d. 17 Apr., 1883, aged 73 years, 9 mos.

29 - 96. Sarah Gould, b. 23 Oct., 1813.

29 - 97. Betsey Emerson, b. 6 July, 1817.

29 - 9S. An infant, d. 28 Dec., 1820, aged three weeks.

29 - 99. An infant dau., d. 21 Mar., 1825, aged 1 year.

29-100. Martha Marta, b. 14 Feb., 1828.

29-83. David7 Brocklebank ( Job 29-71; David 29-34; John 29-
18; Dea. Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29), born 15
Aug., 1789; married 5 Oct., 1819, Sophia Andrews. She died 3 Jan.,
1824, aged 25 years. He married (2) 1 Nov., 1826, Clarissa, daugh¬
ter of Enoch Floyd of Newbury. He died in Georgetown, 30 July,
1859. She died 15 Jan., 1873.

Children born in Bowley :

29-101. An infant,8 twin, b. 30 May, 1827 ; d. soon.

29-102. An infant, twin, b. 30 May, 1827 ; cl. soon.

29-103. Hannah Matilda, b. 9 Sept., 1828; m. John T. Hills of Georgetown.

29-104. David, b. 19 May, 1836 ; m. 5 Aug., 1862, Martha Haseltine Chapman
of Rowley.

29-86. Moses Spofford7 Brocklebank ( Job 29-71; David 29-34;
John 29-18; Dea. Samuel 29-3; Capt. Samuel 29-1; Widow Jane 29),
born 26 Mar., 1808; married 13 Sept., 1832, Hannah C. Brown; died
in Georgetown, 7 Oct., 1865.

Child born in Rowley :

29-105. Lauri Ann,8 b, 30 May, 1836 ; m. Jophanus Adams of Georgetown.

BROWNE BROWN

30. Charles1 Browne married, 14 : 8 mo. 1647, Mary, daughter
of William Acy (2) (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips. : 302). She was buried 12
Dec., 1683. He was a member of Rowley Church, before 1665, and
was buried 16 Dec., 1687.* His will, dated 20 Dec., 1687,* proved 14
Sept., 1687,* mentions father Acy as then alive; brother John Acy;

* These three dates appear of record as given above.

50 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

eldest son, Beriah; granddaughter Sarah Brown, a minor who had a
legacy left her by son Gershom Brown, deceased; sons William, John,
Samuel, Ebenezer, Nathaniel, and Joseph who is under age. Sons
John, Nathaniel and Ebenezer named executors (Essex Probate, 302 :
172). The inventory of his estate was taken 12 Mar., 1687-8 (Essex
Probate, 302: 173). He may have married before 1647, and his first
wife may have been daughter of Francis Lambert (112) and the mother
of his children Gershom and Mary, who were probably born before he
came to Rowley. See will of Gershom Lambert (112-5).

Children of record in Rowley :

30-1. Gershom,2 bur. 5 Dec., 1683. His will, dated 1 Dec., 1683, mentions
brother Nathaniel to have half his farm, and his mother to have
the other half ; cousin Sarah to be brought up by testator’s mother ;
brothers John, Samuel, Ebenezer, William and Joseph ; sister Mary
Brown ; uncle John Acy ; father Brown and brother John to be
executors (Essex Probate) .

30-2. Mary, bur. 9 Dec., 1683. Called “cousin” in will of Gershom Lambert
(112-5).

30-3. Beriah, b. 8 : 5 mo., 1648; m. Sarah Harris (79-6).

30-4. William, b. 11 : 10 mo., 1651 ; “died in the Canada voyage,” 1690. The

inventory of his estate, taken 15 Apr., 1691, was presented to court,
22 Apr., 1691, by his brother, John Browne, admr. (Essex Probate).
30-5. John, b. 5 : 12 mo., 1653 ; m. Abigail Browne.

30-6. Samuel, b. 5 : 12 mo., 1655 ; was in the Canada voyage, 1690. His

brothers, John, Nathaniel and Ebenezer, petitioned to have John

Staniford appointed admr., 11 Oct., 1693 (Essex Probate).

30-7. Ebenezer, b. 14 Sept., 1658 ; m. 29 July, 1698, Mary Jewett (102-4).

He m. (2) (int. 7 Apr., 1722) Mehitable Hovey, a widow of Ipswich.
His will, dated 30 Mar., proved 17 Apr., 1733, mentions himself as
of Rowley. He gives his wife, Mehitable, half his real estate and
all his personal property ; to his kinsman, Abraham Browne, son of
his brother, John Browne, deceased, the remainder. He owned
land in Rowley, Newbury, and Bradford (Essex Probate, 331: 171).
His widow, Mehitable, m. (3) (int. 23 June, 1733) Lieut. Jacob
Perley of Boxford.

30-8. Nathaniel, b. 20 May, 1660 ; m. Mary Wheeler.

30-9. Joseph, b. 29 June, 1668; prob. d. before 1690; unm.

30-3. Beriah2 Browne ( Charles 30), born 8: 5 mo. (July),
1648; married 6 Jan., 1673-4, Sarah, daughter of John Harris (79).

In the will of his father, Charles Browne, 1687, he is mentioned in
words following : “I give to my eldest son Briah Browne twenty-four
pounds in some good pay.” In the same will his brothers are given
land. No after mention of him nor of his wife is found of record in
Essex Co., save only in the will of his grandfather Acy as given below.
He moved to Kingston, R. I., and there married (2) 1685, Abigail,
daughter of Alexander and Abigail (Sewall) Phenix of Kingston. He

married (3) Eleanor - . He died in Kingston and was buried 20

Eeb., 1717, during a snow storm. Administration granted to his oldest
son, Alexander Brown.

Child born in Rowley :

30-10. Sarah, 3 bp. 4 Nov., 1677, the record is as follows: “1677 Br. Brown

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grandchild dangh. Sarah Novemb. 4.” In the will of her uncle,
Gershom Browne, 1683, she is mentioned as follows : “I doe give
unto my Cousen Sarah ten pounds of that pay that is in Thomas
Pallmers hand, and my will is that the saide ten pounds shall be
in my mothers hand for the bringing of her up, and that at the
age of twenty and one years or at the Day of her marriage which
shall first happen the said ten pounds be payd her.”

In a deed of her grandfather John Harris (79), to his son
Timothy, dated 27 July, 1682, Timothy is required to pay or cause
to be paid “Ten pounds in cattle unto my Grandchild Sarah
Browne in Rowley, to be payd at the age of twenty years, she
giving seasonable warning, Provided she be not married before,
wch if she be shall be payd within one yeare after her marriage,
if she demand it” (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 459).

In the will of her grandfather Charles Browne (30), 1687, she
is mentioned as follows : “I give to my granddaughter Sarah
Browne a legacy given by my son Gershom to her & left in my
hands my will is that my executors pay it to her in one half
corne & the other half cattle when she comes to y® age of twenty-
one years or do marry.”

In the will of her great grandfather William Acy (2), 1689, she
is mentioned as follows : “I give to my grandchild, Beriah Brown’s
daughter Sarah Brown fourty shillings in Money.” Ho after
mention of her is found of record in Rowley. It is probable she
joined her father in Rhode Island.

Children born in North Kingston, R. I. :

30-11. Alexander, eldest son ; d. 1758 ; had seven children, among them
Beriah and Ebenezer (Austin).

30-12. Charles, d. 1751 ; left three sons, Alexander, Charles and John
(Austin) .

30-13. Mary, m. in Rhode Island, 18 Mar., 1703, Joseph Carpenter (Austin).

30-5. John2 Browne ( Charles 30), born 5: 12 mo. 1653; married
31 Aug., 1685, Abigail Browne. He was executor of the will of his
grandfather William Acy, 1690, and died before July, 1722.

By deed, dated 6 July, 1722, Samuel Browne of Rowley bought all
the right his sister, Hannah Browne of Rowley, had in the real estate
of their father, John Browne, late of Rowley, deceased (Essex Deeds,
41: 63). Samuel also bought the right of his brother, Joseph Brown
of Boston, “joiner,” in the real estate of their father, John Browne,
deceased, 15 Sept., 1722. Johanna, wife of Joseph, signs the deed
(Essex Deeds, 41: 64).

Children of record in Rowley :

30-14. Samuel, 3 b. 20 July, 1686 ; d. 21 Sept., 1692.

30-15. Abigail, b. 5 June, 1688.

30-16. Mary", bp. 13 July, 1690.

30-17. Martha, b. 29 July, 1692 ; d. 27 Sept., 1692.

30-18. Samuel, b. 11 Feb., 1693-4 ; m. Elizabeth Wheeler.

30-19. John, b. 9 Mar., 1695-6.

30-20. Joseph, b. 5 May, 1698 ; m. in Boston, 22 Sept., 1719, Johanna Willis;

d. in Boston, 2 Mar., 1723.

30-21. Hannah, b. 22 Aug., 1700 ; living, 1722.

30-22. James, b. 10 Mar., 1702-3 ; d. 12 Mar., 1723 ; unm.

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30-23. Abraham, b. 27 June, 1705; m, Mary Searle (170-8).

30-24. Benjamin, b. 24 Sept., 1708.

30-8. Nathaniel2 Browne ( Charles 30), born 20 May, 1660;
married 4 June, 1685, Mary Wheeler. He sold his homestead in Row-
ley to Jonathan Wheeler of Newbury, 29 June, 1707 (Essex Deeds,
31: 225). He was of Groton, Conn., and ‘date of Rowley,” 8 Jan.,
1707-8 (Essex Deeds, 25: 85). They were dismissed, 29 June, 1707,
from Rowley Church to Groton (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

30-25. Gershom,^ b. 20 Mar., 1685-6.

30-26. Nathaniel, b. 15 May, 1688 ; d. 1689.

30-27. Nathaniel, bp. Sept., 1690.

30-28. Mary, bp. 30 Oct., 1692 ; d. soon.

30-29. Mary, b. 19 Jan., 1693-4.

30-30. Martha, b. 12 Oct., 1695.

30-31. Sarah, bp. 6 June, 1697 ; d. 7 Apr., 1699.

30-32. Benjamin, b. 13 Nov., 1698.

30-33. Sarah, bp. 8 Sept., 1700.

30-34. Mehitable, b. 26 Apr., 1702.

30-35. Ruth, bp. 12 Sept., 1703.

30-36. William, bp. 14 Oct., 1705.

30-18. Samuel3 Browne ( John 30-5; Charles 30), born 11 Feb.,
1693-4; married in Salisbury, 17 May, 1716, Elizabeth, daughter of
Josiah Wheeler of Salisbury, where she was born 12 July, 1695. He
moved, 1729, to Littleton, where he had children born (Hist, of Hollis,
N. H.).

Children of record in Rowley :

30-37. John, 4 b. 5 Apr., 1717 ; d. soon.

30-38. Mary, b. 15 May, 1718.

30-39. Josiah, b. 3 May, 1720.

30-40. John, bp. 29 Mar., 1724 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. in Rowley, 9 Apr., 1761,
Martha Jewett (100-112). He was then of Monson.

30-41. Hannah, bp. 26 Nov., 1727 (Byfield Ch. R.).

30-23. Abraham3 Browne ( John 30-5; Charles 30), born 27 June,
1705; married Mary, daughter of John Searle (170-3); died 27 Apr.,
1776 (Byfield Ch. R.). His will, dated 15 Nov., 1769, mentions wife,
Mary; daughter Mary Pettingill; daughter Hannah Browne as “weak
of body”; daughter Elizabeth, a minor; children of daughter Abigail
Pearson, deceased; sons Benjamin Browne and Joseph Browne to be
executors (Essex Probate, 352: 17). His widow, Mary, died — Mar.,
1798, aged 84 years (Byfield Ch. R.). His home in Rowley was in
Byfield Parish.

Children born in Rowley :

30-42. Abigail,4 bp. 17 Dec., 1732 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. Paul Pearson
(140-94).

30-43. Mary, bp. 16 Feb., 1734-5 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; d. soon.

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30-44. John, d. 1 Oct-, 1753 (Byfield Ch. B.).

30-45. Mary, b. 26 Apr., 1741; m. (int. 22 Aug., 1765) Joseph Pettingill of
Newbury.

30-46. Hannah, b. 10 Nov., 1743 ; d. 19 Sept., 1802 ; unm.

30-47. Benjamin, b. 28 Feb., 1745-6; m. Sarah Pillsbury.

30-48. Joseph, b. 25 May, 1750 ; m. Lydia Poor.

30-49. Elizabeth, b. 30 May, 1755; m. in Newbury, 22 Feb., 1781, James
Barker of Bradford.

30-47. Benjamin4 Browne ( Abraham 30-23; John 30-5; Charles
30), born 28 Feb., 1745-6; married in Newbury, 13 Nov., 1768, Sarah
Pillsbury of Newbury. He sold his homestead, in Bowley, to his son
Abraham, in 1798, and moved to Warren, N. H., where he died 1828.

Children (family tradition) :

30-50. Sarah (Sally) A m. in Newbury, 1 Jan., 1793, Asa Low of Newbury.
30-51. Abraham, m. Hannah Pillsbury.

30-52. Mary (Polly), m. (int. 8 Aug., 1792) Ephraim Noyes of Newbury.
30-53. Obadiah.

30-54. Tristram, m. 28 Oct., 1799, Hannah Currier. He, of Warren, N. H.,
d. in Georgetown, 3 Oct., 1840, aged 63 years (Georgetown K.).

30-55. Frederick.

30-56. Benjamin.

30-57. Martha (Patty).

30-58. Sophia.

30-59. Hannah.

30-48. Joseph4 Browne (Abraham 30-23; John 30-5; Charles 30),
born 25 May, 1750; married 19 Apr., 1770, Lydia, daughter of Amos
Poor of Newbury, where she was born, 22 Dec., 1749. He married
(2) 30 June, 1814, Widow Emme Cary, or Carey, and died 4 June,
1836; Rev. soldier, pensioner TJ. S. She died 7 Sept., 1841, aged 77
years (Newburyport R.).

Child born in Newbury :

30-60. John, s b. 1 Sept., 1770; settled in Chester, N. H. (?).

Children born in Bowley (Byfield Ch. B.) :

30-61. Caleb, b. 12 Apr., 1772 ; m. Sarah Webster.

30-62. Thomas, bp. 16 July, 1775 ; settled in Townsend, Vt.

30-63. Lydia, bp. 27 Apr., 1777 ; m. 4 Sept., 1803, John Longfellow.

30-64. Eliphalet, b. 18 Jan., 1780 ; settled in Boston.

30-65. A son, d. 7 Mar., 1783.

30-66. Sally, bp. 30 May, 1786 ; m. 2 June, 1803, Ezekiel Whicher.

30-67. Polly, bp. 11 Jan., 1789 ; m. Thomas Noyes of Newbury.

30-68. Elizabeth, bp. 1 May, 1791; m. 12 Jan., 1814, Person Kenney.

30-69. Achsah, bp. May, 1793 ; m. 28 Mar., 1811, Dudley Heath of New¬
bury.

30-51. Abraham5 Browne ( Benjamin 30-47; Abraham 30-23;
John 30-5; Charles 30), married in Newbury, 18 June, 1793, Hannah,
daughter of Moses and Sarah (Hale) Pillsbury of Newbury. She was

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born in Newbury, 6 June, 1772. They moved to Newburyport in 1800
and he died there 3 July, 1800. His widow, Hannah, married (2) in
Newbury, 12 June, 1816, Capt. William Colman of Boscawen, N. H.,
as his third wife, and died in West Newbury, 5 Aug., 1843.

Children of record in Bowley :

30-70. Moses, 6 b. in Newbury, 2 June, 1794 ; m. 7 Sept., 1815, Sarah Chase
of Newbury ; d. in West Newbury, 5 Aug"., 1877.

30-71. Addison, b. 24 Oct., 1796; m. in West Newbury, 14 Dec., 1827, Cath¬
erine Babson Griffin of Gloucester ; d. in Haverhill, 6 July, 1883.

30-72. Oliver, b. 17 Apr., 1798 ; m. in Newbury, 24 May, 1819, Mary Chase
of Newbury; d. in Haverhill, 2 Jan., 1861.

30-73. Joseph, twin, b. 11 Oct., 1799 ; d. in Newbury, 1810.

30-74. Benjamin, twin, b. 11 Oct., 1799 ; m. in West Newbury, 29 Oct.,
1827, Mary Ordway Carr of West Newbury ; d. in Haverhill, 12 Oct.,
1877.

30-61. Caleb5 Brown ( Joseph 30-48; Abraham 30-23; John 30-5;
Charles 30), born 12 Apr., 1772; married in Chester, N. H., 7 June,
1792, Sarah, daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth (Clifford) Webster of
Chester, where she was born 8 Aug., 1773. They moved to Newbury¬
port about 1795, and he died there 8 Dec., 1831. She died 12 Feb.,
1851.

Children of record in Bowley :

30-75. Hannah, 6 b. 28 Aug., 1792.

30-76. John, b. 28 Feb., 1794; m. in Newburyport, 16 Nov., 1815, Mary,
dau. of Eben. Sumner of Newburyport.

BURBANK

31. John1 Burbank, freeman 13 May, 1640, had an acre and half
house lot on Bradford Street, 1643. By the record of births he had a
first wife, Ann, and second wife, Jemima; we find no record of first
or second marriage nor death of wife Ann.

He made his will 5 Apr., 1681, “being aged & decreped”; it was
proved 10 Apr., 1683; mention is made of wife, Jemima; son Caleb;
son John; and John’s son Timothy, “my grandchild who liveth with
Capt. Saltinstale” ; daughter Lydia and her husband unnamed (Essex
Probate, on file, and Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 514). Widow Jemima died
24 Mar., 1692-3.

Children of Ann :

31-1. John, 2 m. Susannah Merrill.

31-2. Timothy, b. in Bowley 18 : 3 mo. 1641 ; bur. 14 July, 1660.

Children of Jemima, born in Bowley:

31-3. Lydia, b. 7 : 2 mo. 1644 ; m. - Foster of Ipswich.

31-4. Caleb, b. 19 : 3 mo. 1646; m. Martha Smith (181-5).

31-5. Mary, b. 16 : 3 mo. 1655 ; bur. 12 July, 1660.

31-1. John2 Burbank ( John 31), married in Newbury, 15 Oct.,
1663, Susannah Merrill of Newbury; was soon of Haverhill and later

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of Suffield, Conn., about 1680 (Savage), where his wife died, 1690,
and he died, 1709.

Children :

31-6. Mary, s bp. in Rowley, 24 June, 1666.

31-7. Timothy, b. in Haverhill, 30 May, 1668; m. in Rowley, 3 July, 1695,
Rebecca Darling- (Ct. R.),

31-8. John, b. in Haverhill, Aug., 1670; m. in Suffield, 21 Dec., 1699, Mary
Granger.

31-9. Ebenezer, b. in Haverhill, 4 Mar., 1673-4 ; m. in Suffield, Rebecca
Pritchard.

31-4. Caleb2 Burbank ( John 31), born 19: 3 mo. 1646; married
6 May, 1669, Martha, daughter of Hugh Smith (181). They joined
Rowley Church, 21 Feb., 1685. The Rev. Samuel Phillips entered in
the Rowley Church Record, 10 Nov., 1689, that he had long considered
Caleb Burbank “crazed in his understanding wch I am ye more con¬
firmed in by what his mother lately related to me.”

His will, dated 15 Feb., 1688-9, proved 25 Mar., 1690, mentions
“honored & Aged Mother”; wife (unnamed), who is executrix; oldest
son, and other children, all unnamed (Essex Probate, 304: 255).

His widow, Martha, married (2) John Hardy (76-3). “Or sister,
ye Widow Burbank, now wife to John Hardy, dismissed to ye church
at Bradford June 13, 1698” (Ch. R.).

By deed, dated 23 Nov., 1701, Caleb Burbank’s widow, Martha, then
Hardy, sold to her son, Caleb Burbank, all the homestead of her late
husband, Caleb Burbank, in Rowley, bounded “by ye Town Street ye
Westerly end ye other end by Dickinsons land ye South side by Samuel
Cooper’s land, ye north side by Samuel Palmer . . . Also all her Right
Interest & claim in ye household stuff Bedding & Utensells yt ye said
Caleb’s Mother Burbank Carried away unto her son & daughter Fos¬
ters when she went to live with them” (Essex Deeds, 14: 161).

Children born in Rowley :

31-10. Caleb, 3 b. 1 May, 1671; m. Lydia Garfield.

31-11. John, b. 20 Mar., 1672; d. before 1703.

31-12. Mary, b. 26 Nov., 1675 ; m. in Bradford, 6 Apr., 1698, Joseph Hardy,
Jr., of Bradford.

31-13. Timothy, b. 24 Jan., 1677-8 ; carpenter. Brother Caleb appointed
admr. of his estate, 15 Nov., 1703 (Essex Probate, 308:121).

31-14. Martha, b. 22 Feb., 1679-80; m. in Bradford, 9 Mar., 1697-8, Daniel
Gage of Bradford.

31-15. Eleazer, b. 14 Mar., 1681-2; settled in Bradford; d. 14 Feb., 1759
(G. S. Groveland). His will, dated 20 Mar., 1758, mentions seven
sons and two daughters as then living (Essex Probate).

31-16. Samuel, b. 15 July, 1684; settled in Haverhill.

31-17. Ebenezer, b. 28 June, 1687 ; m. in Bradford, 19 Apr., 1711, Sarah
Hardy (76-19). He was “of Boxford,” 1715-17, then moved to
Bradford.

31-10. Caleb3 Burbank (Caleb 31-4; John 31), born 1 May, 1671;
married 2 Jan., 1693-4, Lydia Garfield of Watertown. She died 3
Mar., 1697-8. He married (2) 31 Aug., 1698, Hannah, daughter of

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John Acy (2-4). In 1703 he was of Bradford, he was soon after of
Boxford, where he died 1 Feb., 1749-50.

His will, dated 14 Dec., 1744, mentions wife, Hannah; sons John,
Timothy, Asa, David; daughters Hannah Hardy, Lydia Foster, Mary
Wallingford, Ruth Hardy, Elizabeth Bailey, Margaret Hopkinson, and
Martha Burbank who “is not capable of taking care of herself”; sons-
in-law William Hardy, Jr., and Edward Hardy (Essex Probate, 320:
287).

His widow, Hannah, died 8 Jan., 1762. By deed, dated 6 Mar,,
1733-4, Eleazer Burbank and Daniel Gage, both of Bradford, Joseph
Hardv and Mary, his wife, Samuel Burbank and Ebenezer Burbank
convey to their brother, Caleb Burbank of Boxford, all their rights in
the estate of “our Hond. father Caleb Burbank late of Rowley dec’d,”
in the town of Rowley or elsewhere (Essex Deeds, 66: 220).

Children :

31-18. Hannah, 4 m. in Bradford, S Mar., 1716, William Hardy, Jr., of
Bradford.

31-19. An infant, d. 25 Mar., 1697 (Ch. R.). The town record has this as
the infant of Caleb Boynton, but it is an error.

31-20. John, b. 27 Sept., 1699.

31-21. Lydia, b. 2 Oct., 1701 ; m. in Boxford, 2 Oct., 1730, Benjamin Foster
of Boxford.

31-22. Martha, b. 16 Feb., 1703-4; d. in Boxford, 18 June, 1756 ; unm.

31-23. Timothy, b. in Boxford, 27 Nov., 1705-8?; m. in Bradford, 14 Nov.,
1729, Susannah Hardy of Bradford.

31-24. Mary, m. in Bradford, 14 Feb., 1731-2, Benjamin Wallingford of
Bradford.

31-25. Ruth, m. in Bradford, 12 Apr., 1737, Edward (or Edmund) Hardy
of Bradford.

31-26. Elizabeth, m. in Bradford, 12 Oct., 1732, Edward Bailey of Brad¬
ford.

31-27. Margaret, b. in Boxford, 17 Mar., 1717 ; m. Jonathan Hopkinson
(91-35).

31-28. Asa, b. in Boxford, 5 Oct., 1720; m. in Bradford, 6 Aug., 1754, Widow
Sarah Burbank of Bradford.

31-29. David, b. in Boxford, 25 Nov., 1724.

BURPEE BURKBY BIRTBY

32. Thomas1 Burkby (Burpee) was keeper before the Court in
Boston, 1635 (Mass. Col. R.). He was of Boston, 3 Sept., 1639
(Pope); was in Rowley about 1651. See John Hill (88).

He brought with him his wife, Martha. She was the daughter of
John Cheney of Newbury, and widow of Anthony Sadler of Salisbury,
who was drowned 23: 2 mo. 1650 (Salisbury R.). She married Burpee
between 12: 2 mo. 1651 and 14: 4 mo. 1653 (Norfolk Deeds, Salem,
1: 65). She was buried 24 June, 1658. He married (2) 15 Apr.,
1659, Sarah, daughter of John Kelley of Newbury, where she was
born 12 Feb., 1641. He died 1 June, 1701. His widow, Sarah, died
25 Dec., 1713.

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Children of record in Rowley :

32-1. Hannah, 2 b. — 1 mo. 1655; m. 19 Oct., 1681, John Huggins of Hamp¬
ton, N. H. ; d. in Suffield, Conn., 3 May, 1683 (Hist, of Suffield).
32-2. John, b. 16: 9 mo. 1656 ; bur. 15: 5 mo. 1657.

32-3. Sarah, b. 2l : 3 mo. 1658 ; bur. 2 Feb., 1660.

32-4. Sarah, b. 15: 12 mo. 1660 ; m. Samuel SpofFord (184-4).

32-5. Thomas, b. 25: 10 mo. 1663; m. Hester Hopkinson (91-6).

32-6. Mary, bp. 24 Oct., 1675 ; m. Samuel Dresser (58-18).

32-5. Thomas2 Burpee ( Thomas 32), born 25: 10 mo. 1663; mar¬
ried 3 Dec., 1690, Hester, daughter of Jonathan Hopkinson (91-2).
He died 24 June, 1709. Administration granted, 7 Nov., 1715, to his
widow, Ester, and son, Jeremiah (Essex Probate, 311: 321). His
widow, Hester, died 30 Oct., 1722 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

32-7. Jeremiah, 3 b. 27 Oct., 1691; m. Rebecca Jewett (100-23).

32 - 8. Sarah, b. 15 Dec., 1692 ; d. 13 Dec., 1702.

32 - 9. Esther, b. 13 Mar., 1693-4 ; m. 24 Jan., 1716-7, John Dole.

32-10. Thomas, b. 31 Oct., 1695 ; m. Mary Harris (79-33).

32-11. Ebenezer, b. 8 Jan., 1697-8 ; m. Miriam Pearson (140-36).

32-12. Jonathan, b. 7 Dec., 1699; m. Hannah Platts (147-14).

32-13. David, b. 27 Nov. (bp. Jonathan, 30 Nov.), 1701 (see Dickinson,
54-19) ; d. 13 Dec. (G. S.) (26 Dec., Ch. R.), 1728.

32-14. Hannah, b. 15 Dec., 1703 ; m. in Newbury, 25 Dec., 1728, John
Plummer of Newbury.

32-15. Nathan, b. 8 Jan., 1704-5; d. 22 Jan., 1729 (G. S.).

32-16. Sarah, b. 20 May, 1707 ; m. in Newbury, 24 Nov., 1731, Benjamin
Thurston of Newbury.

32-17. Samuel, b. 17 Mar., 1708-9 ; m. Elizabeth Harris of Ipswich.

32-7. Jeremiah3 Burpee ( Thomas 32-5; Thomas 32), born 27
Oct., 1691; married 19 May, 1714, Rebecca, daughter of Ensign Joseph
Jewett (100-6). He died 4 Feb. (G. S.), (5 Feb. Ch. R.), 1723. Ad¬
ministration granted 24 July, 1723 (Essex Probate, 313: 670). His
widow, Rebecca,* married (2) 21 Oct., 1729, John Pemberton of Brad¬
ford.

Children born in Rowley :

32-18. Mary, 4 b. 19 Mar., 1716-7 ; m. in Bradford, 6 May, 1735, Nathan Ames
of Bradford.

32-19. Joseph, b. 25 July, 1719; m. Johanna Pickard (145-34).

32-20. Nathaniel, b. 7 Feb. (Jeremiah Birtby, 11 Feb., Ch. R.), 1721-2; m.
Esther Rolfe.

32-10. Thomas3 Burpee ( Thomas 32-5; Thomas 32), born 31
Oct., 1695 ; married 3 Feb., 1718-9, Mary, daughter of Dea. Timothy
Harris (79-7). She died 17 Aug., 1721 (G. S.). He married (2) 20
Sept., 1722, Mary, daughter of Isaac Kilbourne (106-5). They were
dismissed, 13 Apr., 1740, from Second Church, Rowley, to the church
in Lancaster, “whither they have removed.”

* Printed Rebecca Bristly in Bradford Vital Records.

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Children born in Eowley :

32-21. Thomas, 4 b. 25 Nov., 1719; m. Anne Chaplin (37-29).

32-22. Stephen, b. 2 Aug., 1721; d. same day (Ch. E.).

32-23. Mary, b. 14 Oct., 1723; m. in Lancaster, 29 Dec., 1741, Amos Eugg
of Lancaster.

32-24. Stephen, b. 17 Mar., 1724-5.

32-25. Esther, b. 22 Aug., 1726; m. in Lancaster, 27 Aug., 1745, Jacob
Smith of Lancaster.

32-26. Nathan, b. 23 July, 1730.

32-11. Ebenezer3 Burpee ( Thomas 32-5; Thomas 32), born 8
Jan., 1697-8; married, in Newbury, 15 Dec., 1721, Miriam, daughter
of Jeremiah Pearson (140-7); died 11 Sept., 1771 (G. S. Georgetown).

His will, dated 9 Sept., 1771, mentions wife, Miriam; sons David,
Jeremiah and Moses; daughters Sarah Smith and Priscilla Thurston;
and children of daughter Hepsibah Thurston, deceased; son David to
have the homestead and be executor (Essex Probate, 347: 174). His
widow, Miriam, died 15 Jan., 1782 (G. S. Georgetown).

Children born in Eowley :

32-27. Hephzibah,4 b. 3 Oct., 1722 ; m. 15 Mar., 1743-4, John Thurston ; d.
10 Apr., 1766.

32-28. Jeremiah, b. 10 Sept., 1724 ; m. 5 Nov., 1747, Elizabeth Brocklebank
(29-38). They were admitted, 23 Oct., 1748, to the Second Church
in Lancaster.

32-29. Sarah, b. 10 July, 1726 ; m. 23 May, 1751, Nathaniel Smith of Box-
ford.

32-30. Priscilla, b. 18 Jan., 1728-9 ; m. 18 Apr., 1751, Samuel Thurston of
Lancaster.

32-31. Ebenezer, b. 14 Jan., 1730-1 ; d. 2 Sept., 1736.

32-32. Moses, b. 9 Dec., 1733 ; m. 25 Apr., 1758, Margaret Harriman (78-23).

They settled in Lancaster and had children born there. They
were admitted, 21 Oct., 1759, to the Second Church in Lancaster.
They were of Jaffrey, Cheshire Co., N. H., 24 Feb., 1804 (Essex
Deeds, 178:236).

32-33. David, b. 28 Aug., 1736 ; m. Sarah Barker (13-61).

32-12. Dea. Jonathan3 Burpee ( Thomas 32-5; Thomas 32),
born 7 Dec., 1699; married 26 Dec., 1722, Hannah, daughter of Isaac
Platts (147-7). She died 24 Jan., 1728-9 (G. S.). He married (2)
4 Feb., 1729-30, Mehitable, daughter of Thomas Jewett (100-11), of
B oxford.

He was deacon of the church in Linebrook Parish and moved to
Maugerville, Nova Scotia (now New Brunswick), 1764.

Children born in Eowley :

32-34. Jeremiah, 4 b. 19 Oct., 1723 ; d. 26 Oct., 1723.

32-35. Isaac, b. 10 July, 1725 ; m. Elizabeth Dickinson (54-33).

32-36. Jeremiah, b. 21 May, 1726 ; m. Mary Saunders.

32-37. David, b. 26 Mar., 1731.

32-38. Hannah, b. 15 Feb., 1735-6.

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32-39. Hepiizibah, b. 31 Mar., 1738 ; m. 26 Oct., 1756, Rev. George Leslie,
first minister of Linebrook Parish. See “Contributions to Eccle¬
siastical History of Essex County, Mass., 1865,” p. 66.

And perhaps

32-40. Moses, mentioned as son in “Stickney Genealogy” ; may have been
Moses (32-32).

32-17. Samuel3 Burpee ( Thomas 32-5; Thomas 32), born 17
Mar., 1708-9; married 26 Mar., 1730, Elizabeth Harris of Ipswich.
She was admitted to Rowlev Church, 28 Jan., 1727-8, and dismissed,
17 Feb., 1744-5, to the Second Church in Lancaster.

Children born in Rowley :

32-41. Nathan, 4 b. 17 Apr., 1731; m. in Lancaster, Azubah Osgood, “both of
Lancaster.” He d. 30 Sept., 1756. “This man, wife and child in
14 days did die his house left Desolate Being ye whole family”
(G. S. Lancaster).

32-42. Hannah, b. 27 July, 1732 ; d. 13 Oct., 1756; unm. (G. S. Lancaster).

32-43. Samuel, b. 25 Sept., 1734 ; m. in Lancaster, 10 June, 1756, Martha
Brocklebank (29-43 ) .

Born in Lancaster :

32-44. Elizabeth, b. 20 Feb., 1736-7 ; d. — Oct., 1749 (G. S. Lancaster).
32-45. Stephen, b. 1 Dec., 1739.

32-46. Elijah, b. 28 Feb., 1742; d. 17 Nov., 1750 (G. S. Lancaster).

32-47. Phebe, b. 28 May, 1745.

32-19. Joseph4 Burpee ( Jeremiah 32-7; Thomas 32-5; Thomas
32), born 25 July, 1719; married 19 June, 1740, Johanna, daughter
of Lieut. Jonathan Pickard (145-12). She died 1 Oct., 1748 (0. S.).
He married (2) 17 Oct., 1755, Elizabeth, daughter of Lieut. Eliot
Payson (138-10). He died 5 Jan., 1776 (G. S.). His will, dated 21
Sept., 1774, mentions wife, Elizabeth, to have household goods she
brought with her, &c. ; onfy son, Joshua; two eldest daughters, Johanna
Jewett and Rebecca Jewett, as children of first wife; three youngest
daughters, Elizabeth, Mehitable and Esther, all under age (Essex Pro¬
bate, 351: 421).

His widow, Elizabeth, died 5 Aug., 1796.

Children born in Rowley :

32-48. Joshua, s b. 12 June, 1741; m. 13 Apr., 1784, Mehitable (Jewett 100-
166) Abbott, widow of George Abbott of Ipswich, and daughter of

Elder Amos Jewett (100-79). He died - , without issue. His

will, dated 8 Nov., 1788, proved 3 Feb., • 1789, mentions wife,
Mehitable, and her son, George Jewett Abbott (b. 10 June, 1778;
d. 26 Mar., 1796); mother Burpee; brother Samuel Searle, Jr.;
sister Hannah, wife of Jeremiah Jewett ; sister Rebecca, wife of
Maximilian Jewett (Essex Probate, 360:51). His widow, Mehit¬
able, m. (3) Jacob Jewett (100-143).

32-49. Joanna, b. 11 Aug., 1743; m. Nehemiah Jewett (101-97).

32-50. Rebecca, b. 23 Oct., 1745 ; m. 26 Aug., 1766, Maximilians Jewett of
Littleton. He was son of William Jewett (100-72). She d. in
Bloomfield, Me., 5 June, 1816 (P. R.).

32-51. Mary, b. 25 Feb., 1747-8; d. 20 Oct., 1773.

32-52. Elizabeth, b. 3 Oct., 1757 ; m. Daniel JewTett (101-113).

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32-53. Mehttable, b. 28 Sept., 1759; m. Samuel Searle (170-28).

32-54. Esther, b. 28 Mar., 1764 ; m. 5 Dec., 1788, Allen Perley, Jr., of Ips¬
wich.

32-20. Nathaniel4 Burpee ( Jeremiah 32-7 ; Thomas 32-5 ; Thomas
32), born 7 Feb., 1721-2; married in Bradford, 19 Apr., 1748, Esther,
daughter of Ezra Rolfe of Bradford, where she was born 9 Dec., 1722.
They moved to Chester, N. H., 1753, and were early settlers of Candia,
N. H., where she died, 1810, aged 88 years, and he died, 1815 (Hist,
of Chester and Hist, of Candia).

Children born in Bradford :

32-55. Jeremiah, 5 b. 19 Feb., 1748-9.

32-56. Mehitable, b. 18 Nov., 1750.

32-57. Nathaniel, b. 19 Feb., 1753.

32-21. Thomas4 Burpee ( Thomas 32-10; Thomas 32-5; Thomas
32), born 25 Nov., 1719; married in Rowley, being then of Lancaster,
19 Oct., 1743, Anne, daughter of Capt. Jeremiah Chaplin (37-8). He
moved to New London, N. H., and was there, 1790, with sons Thomas
and Asa.

Child born in Lancaster :

32-58. Stephen^ b. 24 Feb., 1744-5.

Children born in Bowlev :

32-59. Mary, b. 3 Sept., 1747; d. 13 Nov., 1750.

32-60. Sarah, b. 20 Sept., 1750; m. Asa Plummer (149-34).

32-61. Thomas, b. 24 Feb., 1753 ; m. 10 Mar., 1774, Joanna Foster. She
d. 20 Mar., 1785, aged 34 years. He m. (2) 21 Feb., 1787, Sarah
Smith. Child of record in Rowley: a son, d. 18 Dec., 1784, aged
2 mos. They moved to New London, N. H.

32-62. Mary, b. 20 Sept., 1755 ; m. in Linebrook Parish, 30 Mar., 1775,
Benjamin Adams, 3rd

32-63. Martha, b. 12 Mar., 1758 ; d. 20 Aug., 1759.

32-64. Asa, b. 1 July, 1760; m. 22 Nov., 1781, Mary Perley, “both of
Rowley.” Children born in Rowley : Thomas,6 b. 13 Dec., 1782 ;
Rebecca, b. 28 June, 1784. They moved, 1785, to New London,
N. H.

32-65. Calvin, b. 14 Apr., 1763.

32-33. David4 Burpee ( Ebenezer 32-11; Thomas 32-5; Thomas
32), born 28 Aug., 1736; married 24 May, 1759, Sarah, daughter of
James Barker (13-43).

Children born in Rowley :

32-66. Nathaniel, s b. 15 Jan., 1760; m. Ruth Cromby.

32-67. Miriam, b. 20 June, 1761.

32-68. Elizabeth, b. 19 July, 1764.

32-69. Ebenezer, b. 20 Oct., 1770.

32-35. Isaac4 Burpee (Dea. Jonathan 32-12; Thomas 32-5;
Thomas 32), born 10 July, 1725; married 2 Dec., 1746, Elizabeth,
daughter of John Dickinson (54-16). He died 17 Feb., 1758. Ad-

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ministration granted 6 Nov., 1758 (Essex Probate, 335: 503). His
estate was divided, 1773; widow, Elizabeth, sons Jonathan and Isaac,
daughters Susannah, Mehitable, Salome, and Ruth sharing (Essex
Probate).

His widow, Elizabeth, married (2) Thomas Wood (220-53).

By deed, dated 25 Sept., 1816, Jonathan Burpee of Oxford, in the
Co. of Grafton, N. H., Moses Newman of Topsfield, and Ruth Burpee
of Newburyport, singlewoman, sell to Caleb Jackson of Rowley, for
$72., four undivided fifth parts of about seventeen acres of land in
Rowley, “being land set off to the widow Elizabeth Burpee as her right
of dower in her husband Isaac Burpee’s Estate” (Essex Deeds, 212:
140).

Children of record in Eowley :

32-70. Susanna, s b. 6 Sept., 1747 ; probably the wife of Israel Cook* of
Lyme, 1ST. H., 1 Mar., 1799 (Essex Deeds, 169:201).

32-71. Mehitabel, b. 12 July, 1749 ; d. 30 Nov., 1773. Adm. granted, 30 Mar.,
1774, to Thomas Foster (Essex Probate, 350: 178).

32-72. Jonathan, b. 16 Oct., 1751 ; of Oxford, N. H., 25 Sept., 1816.

32-73. Salome, b. 9 Mar., 1754.

32-74. Euth, b. 14 Apr., 1756 ; unm. and of Newburyport, 1816.

32-75. Isaac, bp. 2 Apr., 1758 ; was of Haverhill, 22 Oct., 1779, when he
intended marriage with Lydia Lummus of Ipswich (Ipswich E.).

32-36. Jeremiah4 Burpee ( Dea . Jonathan 32-12 ; Thomas 32-5;
Thomas 32), born 21 May, 1726; married (int. 2 Mar., 1750) Mary,
daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Gage 69-9) Saunders, of Rowley,
where she was born 20 Mar., 1726-7. He was “Ruling Elder” of Line-
brook Church. He moved, 1764, to Maugerville, Nova Scotia (now
New Brunswick), with his family.

Children born in llowley :

32-76. David, s b. 22 Apr., 1752.

32-77. Lydia, b. 15 Sept., 1753.

32-78. Edward, b. 2 June, 1756.

32-79. Hephzibait, b. 10 Aug., 1757 ; m. Moses Wood (220-66).

32-80. Hester (Esther, Ch. E.), b. 3 May, 1759.

32-81. Jeremiah, b. 19 Sept., 1760.

32-82. Thomas, b. 11 Apr., 1763.

32-66. Nathaniel5 Burpee ( David 32-33 ; Ehenezer 32-11 ; Thomas
32-5; Thomas 32), born 15 Jan., 1760; married in Linebrook Parish,
7 Sept., 1779, Ruth Cromby of Boxford. He died in Georgetown, 29
June 1841 ; Rev. soldier.

At a Probate Court held at Ipswich, 1 Mar., 1842, it was shown
that Nathaniel Burpee, late of Georgetown, cordwainer, deceased, in¬
testate, “was a pensioner of the United States, having been a musician
in the army of the revolution; that he died on the thirtieth Day of

* “Susanna Cook — at about half past eleven o’clock before noon, the body of
Susanna Cook of Rowley, aged about 75 yrs., was found by the side of the road
leading from Newburyport turnpike to Perkins Mill, dead. Probably perished by
the storm,” 15 Feb., 1821 (Topsfield R.).

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June A. D. 1841, leaving no widow; and that he left two children,
and only two, viz : Abigail Lowell and Sarah Saunders ; and that they
both are still living, and of full age” (Essex Probate, 411: 232).

Children born in Rowley :

32-83. Nabbys (Abigail), b. 5 June, 1780; m. 7 Mar., 1803, Jacob Lowell.

32-84. Sally (Sarah), b. 30 Jan., 1783 ; m. in Linebrook Parish,, 19 Nov.,
1803, Ezekiel Saunders; d. in Groveland, 8 May, 1868 (George¬
town K.).

32-85. Benjamin Davis, b. 30 Dec., 1788 ; d. 11 Apr., 1823.

32-86. Ruth, b. 27 Apr., 1791 ; m. 25 July, 1816, Moses Follansbee. He
was son of Susanna Burpee (32-70) (Linebrook Ch. R., 7 Sept.,
1777).

32-87. Nathaniel, b. 14 Feb., 1794 ; d. 25 June, 1806.

32- 88. David Brainerd, b. 18 Oct., 1798 ; was, in 1823, of Bradford, wdiere

his dau., Elizabeth Amanda, was b. 26 Sept., 1823.

BUSWELL

33. Samuel2 Buswell, termed on Rowley Church Record “Goodm
Buswell” and “Br Buswell,” son of Isaac of Salisbury, born probably
in England, about 1628; married in Salisbury, 8 June 1656, Sarah,
daughter of Robert and Sarah Keyes. See inventory of Sarah, widow
of John Gage (68).

Residence, Salisbury, until about 1670. He was in Boxford, 1670.
In March, 1671, he, then called Boswell, had laid out to him fifty-three
acres of land in Rowley, bounded on the north by the Merrimack River,
and at the river it was twenty-four and one half poles wide. He was
later of Bradford, where he died 7 July, 1704.

Children born in Salisbury :

33- 1. Isaac, 3 b. 6 : 6 mo. 1657.

33-2. John, b. 7 : 8 mo. 1659.

33-3. Samuel, b. 25 : 3 mo. 1662.

33-4. Robert, b. 8 : 12 mo. 1666.

33-5. James, b. 20 : 1 mo. 1668-9.

Children (births from Ct. R.) :

33-6. Sarah, bp. 28 Apr., 1672 (Rowley Ch. R.).

33-7. Joseph, b. in Topsfield, 20 Aug., 1674.

33-8. Mary, b. in Topsfield, 1 June, 1677.

CANADA CANADY

34. James1 Canady married, 3 Nov., 1680, Grace, daughter of
James Barker (13). He was styled “Dr. Canada,” 1688 (Ch. R.).
He died before 7 June 1696, as on that day his widow was admitted
to Rowley Church. Grace Canady, widow, died 19 Feb., 1723-4.

In the division of land at Merrimack, Mar., 1671, three lots, being
one hundred and eleven acres, were laid out to James “Cannida” and
James Barker (T. R.). 29 Nov., 1681, James Canady of Rowley con¬

veyed in mortgage to Henry Deering of Boston about forty acres of
land in Bradford (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 426).

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Children of record in Rowley:

34-1. James, 2 b. 20 Aug., 1681.

34-2. Steven, b. 30 Sept., 1683 ; d. soon.

34-3. John, bp. 8 June, 1684. Is this the John Canada with wife, Jane
(Mullinam), whose dau. Hannah, was b. in Haverhill, 19 Feb.,
1727-28?

34- 4. Steven, b. 4 Oct., 1687.

CARLTON CARLETON

35. Mr. Edward1 Carleton came to Rowley with his wife, Ellen,
1639; freeman, 18: 3 mo. 1642; had a three-acre house lot, 1643. In
1636, he was of Barmston, Yorkshire, England, as shown by Paver’s
list of marriage licenses: 3 Nov., 1636, Edward Carleton, of Barmston
and Ellen Newton, St. Martin, Micklegate. She was daughter of John
and Mary Newton of St. Martin, Micklegate, Yorkshire (Yorkshire
Antiquarian). He returned to England with his family, probably be¬
fore 1652.

The following is a copy of petition on file in Essex Co. Clerk’s
Office : —

“To the Honoured Court now sitting at Salem this 27 of November,
Anno Dom. 1678, The humble request of Christopher Babbage & Han¬
nah his wife that whereas Mr. Edward Carleton sometimes of Rowley
left an estate in New England when he went out of the country, part
of which (he sending his son John Carleton by virtue of a letter of
Attorney did receive in his behalf), wee conceiving that there being
some of his estate unreceived by his son, desire this Honoured Court
would appoynt some of our relations, Jeremiah Jewett or Nehemiali
Jewett or both to be administrators to the estate of the sayd Mr. Ed¬
ward Carlton that if anything may be preserved, it may be forth-com-
ming to the children of the said Hannah relict of the said John Carlton
deceased the only heirs to any such estate (as we can conceive), or as
authority shall dispose of it & in your soe doing your servants shall pray.

Christopher Babbage
Hannah Babbage

Jeremiah Jewett & Nehemiah Jewett have power of administration
granted of the estate of Mr. Edw. Carleton deceased, who was formerly
of Rowlye and they are enjoyned to bring in a true inventory, at ye
next court at Ipswich.

In Court at Salem 29 : 9 : 1678.

Ateste, Hilliard Verin, Clerk.”

Children :

35- 1. John,2 b. in England, about 1637; m. Hannah Jewett (101-3).

35-2. Edward, b. 28: 8 mo. (Oct.) 1639; first child born in Rowley.

35-3. Mary, b. in Rowley, 2 : 4 mo. (June) 1642.

35-4. Elizabeth, b. in Rowley, 20 : 1 mo. (Mar.) 1644.

35-1. Lieut. John2 Carlton (Mr. Edward 35), born in England;
married before 15 Feb., 1660-1, Hannah, daughter of Joseph Jewett

64 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

(101). He lived in Bradford, then in Haverhill, where he died 22:
11 mo. (Jan.) 1668.

His will, dated 15 Jan., 1668, mentions wife, Hannah; sons (un¬
named); son John to have a double portion; brothers Philip Nelson
and Jeremiah Jewett and friend Ezekiel Northend to be overseers (Es¬
sex Probate, 4653). Filed with the will is an agreement for the divi¬
sion of the estate among the children, dated 30 June, 1696, signed by
John, Joseph, Edward and Thomas Carlton (Essex Probate, 305: 177).

His widow, Hannah, married (2) in Salem, 5: 8 mo. 1674, Christo¬
pher Babbage of Salem, as his second wife. They had children born
in Salem. Letters of dismission sent to “Salem for Mrs. Hannah Bab¬
bage June 6, 1687” (Rowley Ch. R.).

Children born in Haverhill :

35-5. John, s mentioned in his father’s will above, m. in Andover, 27 Aug.,
1688, Hannah Osgood of Andover. Their home was in Andover.

35-6. Joseph, b. 21 Mar., 1662-3 ; m. in Andover, 2 Aug., 1694, Abigail Os¬
good of Andover.

35-7. Edward, b. 22 Mar., 1664-5 ; d. in Bradford, 29 Aug., 1708 (G. S.
Bradford) .

35-8. Thomas, b. 1 Nov., 1667 ; d. in Bradford, 25 Nov., 1734 (G. S. Brad¬
ford).

CENTER

36. John1 Center (Senter) “was of Boston, and by wife Mary
had John, 8 Aug., 1682; Jonathan, 8 Feb., 1685; and by wife Ruth had
Eleanor, 6 July, 1687; Ruth, bp. 15 May, 1692; Sarah, 20 July, 1695,
and Jeremiah, 20 Jan., 1697. Widow Ruth married Josiah Wright
and died 18 Feb., 1717, aged 60” (Savage). We think he married (2)
about 1686, Ruth, widow of Samuel Hunt of Ipswich, and daughter
of John Todd (203).

Children of record in Bowley :

36-1. Elizabeth, 2 bp. 13 Nov., 1681.

36-2. John, bp. 29 Oct., 1682.

36-3. Eleanor, bp. 11 Dec., 1687. The record is as follows: “1687 Goodm
Center Br Tods son in law daughter Eleanor Decemb 11” (Ch. B.).

CHAPLIN

37. Hugh1 Chaplin, said to have been born 22 May, 1603, and
son of Ebenezer Chaplin, who was born 10 May, 1572, who was son of
Jeremiah Chaplin of Bradford, England, who was born 4 Aug., 1541,
had an acre and half house lot on Bradford Street, 1643; freeman, 18:
3 mo. 1642. He brought with him his wife, Elizabeth. He was buried
22 : 1 mo. 1653.

His will, dated 11 : 1 mo. 1653, mentions wife, Elizabeth, to have
the estate during widowhood; eldest son, John, and other children
(unnamed). Inventory taken 3 Dec., 1656 (Essex Court Files, 3: 104).
His widow, Elizabeth, married (2) Nicholas Jackson (98). The

CARLETON HOUSE, VALLEY ROAD, WEST BOXFORD
Built in 1780 by Joseph Carleton, a descendant of Edward Carleton (35).

CHAPLIN-CLARKE HOUSE, BRADFORD STREET
Built in 1671 by Joseph Chaplin (37-2), on lot registered in 1643 to Hugh Chaplin (37).

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estate was then divided and assigned to John, as eldest son, and three
other sons (Essex Probate, Judicial Papers, 1: 263).

Children born in Rowley :

37-1. John, 2 b. 26 : 6 mo. 1643; bur. 5 Sept., 1660.

37-2. Joseph, b. 11: 12 mo. 1646; m. Elizabeth West (213-1).

37-3. Thomas, b. 2 : 7 mo. 1648 ; bur. 21 June, 1660.

37-4. Jonathan, b. 10: 10 mo. 1651; bur. 24 Nov., 1659.

37-2. Joseph2 Chaplin ( Hugh 37), born 11: 12 mo. 1646; mar¬
ried 21 Feb., 1671-2, Elizabeth, daughter of Twiford West (213) of
Ipswich. She was buried 12 Oct., 1702. He died 17 Apr., 1705. His
will, dated 13 Apr., 1705, mentions eldest son, Joseph, who was absent
from Rowley; sons John and Jeremiah; daughter Elizabeth Chaplin,
and son Joseph’s uncle, Nathaniel West (Essex Probate, 308: 347).

Children born in Rowley :

37-5. Joseph, 3 b. 4 Apr., 1673 ; m. Mehitable - .

37-6. John, b. 26 Oct., 1674; m. Margaret Boynton (22-23).

37-7. Jonathan, b. 4 Apr., 1677 ; d. before 1705.

37-8. Jeremiah, b. 27 July, 1680; m. Ann Kilbourne (106-8).

37-9. Elizabeth, b. 20 Sept., 1682 ; m. John Searle (170-3).

37-5. Joseph3 Chaplin ( Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 4 Apr.,

1673; m. Mehitable - ; resided in Attleboro, 1723. He died in

Attleboro, before 10 June, 1754, leaving as his only heirs-at-law, his
brothers John and Jeremiah Chaplin and sister Elizabeth Searle, all
of Rowley (Essex Heeds, 100: 113).

Children of record in Rowley :

37-10. Mehitable, 4 b. 18 Sept., 1696.

37-11. Mary, bp. 29 May, 1715.

37-6. John3 Chaplin ( Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 26 Oct.,
1674; married 9 Apr., 1701, Margaret, daughter of Sergt. Caleb Bo}m-
ton (22-3). She died 22 Apr., 1735, “suddenly, she was distracted
many years” (Ch. R.). He died 24 Jan., 1767. His will, dated 22

Jan., 1756, mentions children John, Moses, Hannah, wife of Israel

Hazen, Elizabeth, Mehitable, and Margaret, wife of Thomas Wood,
Jr. (Essex Probate, 343: 420).

Children of record in Rowley :

37-12. Hannah, 4 b. 20 Feb., 1701-2; m. Israel Hazen (85-29).

37-13. Elizabeth, b. 9 Apr., 1705 ; d. 26 Mar., 1759 (Linebrook Ch. R.) ; unm.

37-14. John, bp. 12 June. 1709; d. 31 Dec., 1712.

37-15. Mehitable, bp. 4 Dec., 1709 ; d. 17 Nov., 1767 ; unm.

37-16. John, bp. 11 Jan., 1712-3 ; d. soon.

37-17. Margaret, m. Thomas Wood (220-53).

37-18. John, bp. 12 May, 1717; m. Hephzibah Jewett (100-111).

37-19. Moses, bp. 21 Jan., 1721-2 ; m. Hannah Stringer.

37-8. Capt. Jeremiah3 Chaplin ( Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

27 July 1680; married 28 Feb., 1703-4, Ann, daughter of Joseph Kil-
bourne (106-2). She died 24 Aug., 1751. He died 17 Dec., 1765.

Children of record in Rowley :

37-20. Mercy, 4 b. 3 Apr., 1705; m. Solomon Nelson (130-60).

37-21. Jonathan, bp. 16 Feb., 1706-7; m. Sarah Boynton (22-55).

37-22. Mary, bp. 14 Aug., 1709; m. Jonathan Harriman (78-18).

37-23. Mehitable, bp. 14 Oct., 1711; d. 31 Oct., 1711.

37-24. Joseph, bp. 15 Feb., 1712-3; d. 28 Feb. 1712-3.

37-25. David, bp. 13 June, 1714; m. Mary Bradstreet (25-42).

37-26. Joseph, bp. 13 Jan., 1716-7 ; m. 1 Dec., 1747, Sarah Seeton, or
Secton. We think he d. in Leominster, 23 Nov., 1791, aged 74
years.

37-27. Daniel, bp. 5 Apr., 1719 ; d. 16 Apr., 1719.

37-28. Ebenezer, bp. 3 July, 1720; m. Rebecca Poor.

37-29. Ann, bp. 15 Oct., 1721; m. Thomas Burpee (32-21).

37-30. Elizabeth, bp. 17 Mar., 1722-3 ; d. 3 May, 1723.

37-31. Jeremiah, bp. 3 Jan., 1724-5 ; d. 4 July, 1736.

37-32. Elizabeth, bp. 20 Apr., 1729.

37-33. Sarah, d. 27 July, 1780. in her 50th year; unm.

37-34. Lucy, d. 4 July, 1736, aged 3 years.

37-18. Lieut. John4 Chaplin ( John 37-6; Joseph 37-2; Hugh
37), baptized 12 May, 1717; married in Boxford, 27 Jan., 1746-7,
Hephzibah, daughter of Ezekiel Jewett (100-34). She died 1 Aug.,
1771. He married (2) in Newbury, 16 June, 1772, Sarah Stickney,
of Byfield Parish, Newbury.

He died 21 Jan., 1774. His will, dated 4 Jan., 1774, mentions wife,
Sarah; five sons — Joseph, David, John, Daniel and Caleb; three daugh¬
ters — Lydia, Lois, and Eunice, who is youngest child; son Joseph,
executor (Essex Probate, 350: 116). His widow, Sarah, died 7 Feb.,
1798.

Children born in Rowley :

37-35. Hannah, s b. 11 Feb., 1747-8; d. 2 Oct., 1749.

37-36. Hephzibah, b. 26 Sept., 1750 ; d. 6 Oct., 1750.

37-37. Joseph, b. 22 Feb., 1752 ; m. Ruth Wood (220-67).

37-38. David, b. 26 Jan., 1754; was of Newbury, 30 Apr., 1796 (see Caleb
below). Rev. soldier.

37-39. Lydia, b. 2 Dec., 1755.

37-40. John, b. 22 Jan., 1758 ; m. in Ipswich, 2 June, 1778, Margaret
Chaplin (37-51). They were at Bridgton, Me., 1790 (see Bridgton
R. for children). Rev. soldier.

37-41. Daniel, b. 8 Mar., 1760; m. 15 Mar., 1792, Mary Saunders. They
moved to Waterford, Me.

37-42. Martha, b. 4 Aug., 1762.

37-43. Caleb, twin, b. 20 Mar., 1764. In a letter to the Judge of Probate,
dated Newbury, 30 Apr., 1796, David Chaplin writes: “Caleb Chap¬
lin died at Saratoga last August, a Bachelor,” and requests that
eldest brother, Joseph Chaplin, be appointed administrator, which
appointment was made, 2 May, 1796 (Essex Probate, No. 4992).

Lois, twin, b. 20 Mar., 1764.

37-44.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 67

37-45. Eunice, b. 1 Aug1., 1766 ; m. 16 Oct., 1790, Brown Emerson of Ster¬
ling, Lincoln Co.

37-19. Dea. Moses4 Chaplin ( John 37-6; Joseph 37-2; Hugh
37), baptized 21 Jan., 1721-2; married in Topsfield, 9 June, 1747,
Hannah Stringer of Topsfield. She died 4 Apr., 1807. He died 18
Oct., 1811. His will, dated 6 Dec., 1804, mentions wife, Hannah; son
Moses; daughter Mary Nelson; daughter Hannah Jewett; daughter
Margaret Chaplin; children (unnamed) of Sarah Whitney, deceased;
grandson Jeremy Chaplin Nelson to be executor (Essex Probate, 381:
355).

Children born in Rowley :

37-46. Mary, 5 b. 5 Apr., 1748 ; cl. 26 Mar., 1749.

37-47. Mary, b. 4 July, 1749; m. Joseph Nelson (130-78). See Jewett
(103-33).

37-48. Hannah, b. 31 Aug-., 1751; m. Neliemiah Jewett (101-100).

37-49. Sarah, b. 5 Sept., 1753 ; m. - Whitney.

37-50. Moses, b. 4 Jan., 1755 ; m. Elizabeth Hopkinson (91-41).

37-51. Margaret, b. 7 Sept., 1757; m. John Chaplin (37-40).

37-52. Jeremy, b. 18 July, 1760 ; d. young.

37-21. Jonathan4 Chaplin ( Capt . Jeremiah 37-8; Joseph 37-2;
Hugh 37), baptized 16 Feb., 1706-7; married 2 Sept., 1730, Sarah,
daughter of Richard Boynton (22-11). She died 19 Feb., 1784. He
died 1 Jan., 1794.

Children born in Rowley:

37-53. Sarah, s bp. 6 Aug., 1732.

37-54. Jonathan, b. 11 Dec., 1733 ; m. Mehitable Hale.

37-55. Asa, b. 2 Sept., 1735 ; d. 19 Aug., 1736.

37-56. Jeremiah, b. 3 July, 1737; m. Sarah Hazen (85-50).

37-57. Asa, b. 8 Feb., 1739-40 ; m. Mary Bailey.

37-58. Martha, b. 27 June, 1742.

37-59. Daniel, b. 17 Dec., 1744 ; Harvard Coll., 1772, and D. D. Harvard,
1817; Congregational Minister; d. 1831 (Sprague’s Annals of the
American Pulpit, 2: 148).

37-60. Mary, b. 31 Oct., 1748; d. 14 Oct., 1756.

37-25. David4 Chaplin (Capt. Jeremiah 37-8; Joseph 37-2; Hugh
37), baptized 13 June, 1714; married 10 Jan., 1737-8, Mary, daugh¬
ter of Jonathan Bradstreet (25-19). They moved to Lunenburg in
1739.

Child born in Rowley:

37-61. Lucy, s b. 2 Sept,, 1738.

37-28. Ensign Ebenezer4 Chaplin (Capt. Jeremiah 37-8; Joseph
37-2; Hugh 37), baptized 3 July, 1720; married 5 Jan., 1744-5,
Rebecca Poor of Newbury. She died 25 Dec., 1763, aged 42 years.
He married (2) 14 Nov., 1764, Mary Hovey. They moved to Atkin¬
son, N. H., and soon after to Rindge, N. H., where he was in 1769.

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Children born in Rowley :

37-62. Micah,5 b. 3 Oct., 1745.

37-63. Ann, b. 22 July, 1747 ; d. 1 Aug1., 1749.

37-64. Lucy, b. 15 June, 1749.

37-65. Ebenezer, b. 4 Sept., 1751.

37-66. Sarah, b. 26 Dec., 1753.

37-67. Hannah, b. 9 Apr., 1756 ; d. 5 Oct., 1764.

37-68. Samuel, b. 11 May, 1758.

37-69. Moses, b. 22 June, 1760.

He may have had children born in Rindge.

37-37. Dea. Joseph5 Chaplin (Lieut. John 37-18; John 37-6;
Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 22 Feb., 1752; married 24 Sept., 1778,
Ruth, daughter of Thomas Wood (220-53). He died 12 Dec., 1813
(G. S.). Rev. soldier. She died 28 Jan., 1843, aged 90 years and 6
days (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

37-70. Joseph, 6 bp. 25 July, 1779 (Linebrook Ch. R.) ; m. Polly (Mary)
Bishop.

37-71. Hepzibah, b. 27 Feb., 1781 ; m. 24 June, 1800, Benjamin Bishop, Jr. ;

d. 3 Sept., 1844 (G. S.). He d, 5 May, 1834, aged 53 years (G. S.)

37-50. Moses5 Chaplin (Dea. Moses 37-19; John 37-6; Joseph
37-2; Hugh 37), born 4 Jan., 1755; married in Linebrook Parish,
12 Dec., 1776, Elizabeth, daughter of Moses Hopkinson (91-39) ; died
6 Nov., 1807. Rev. soldier. His widow, Elizabeth, married (2) John
Bailey (10-77).

Children born in Rowley:

37-72. Moses,6 b. 9 July, 1777 ; m. Mary Thompson of Newburyport, where
she was b. 13 Aim., 1779. They moved to Ohio, where he d. 6 Nov.,
1841, and she d. 21 June, 1846 (P. R.).

37-73. Jeremy, b. 2 May, 1780 ; m. Eunice Stiekney.

37-74. Caleb, b. 30 Mar., 1783 ; m. Sally Davis.

37-75. Daniel, b. 17 Sept., 1788 m. (int. 26 Mar., 1808) Martha Danforth;
d. in the west.

37-76. Hannah, b. 1 Oct., 1791.

37-77. Elizabeth, b. 5 Dec., 1794 ; m. Benjamin Dodge. They lived in
Methuen.

37-78. Clarissa, b. 30 May, 1804 ; m. 23 Sept., 1827, Charles Miller of Tops-
field.

37-54. Jonathan5 Chaplin (Jonathan 37-21; Capt. Jeremiah
37-8; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 11 Dec., 1733; "cooper”; married
30 Nov., 1756, Mehitable Hale of Bradford; died 13 Sept., 1800. His
will, dated 22 Nov., 1797, mentions wife, Mehitable; sons David, Solo¬
mon who is executor, Eliphalet and Jonathan; daughters Molly Spof-
ford, Sarah Nelson, Mehitable Chaplin, and Betty Chaplin "of a
slender constitution” (Essex Probate, 368: 24). His widow, Mehitable,
died 3 Feb., 1823, aged 87 years.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Children of record in Rowley :

37-79. Eliphalet,6 b. 5 Sept., 1757 ; d. — Oct., 1764, “killd by falling
from a horse.’'

37-80. Solomon, bp. 15 July, 1759 ; d. 3 Dec., 1762.

37-81. David, b. 5 Dec., 1761; d. 16 July, 1802.

37-82. Solomon, b. 26 June, 1764 ; m. 20 Nov., 1794, Polly Young.

37-83. Molly (Mary), bp. 24 Jan., 1776 ; m. Joseph Spofford (184-110).
37-84. Sarah, bp. 24 Jan., 1776 ; m. Nathaniel Nelson (130-150).

37-85. Mehitable, bp. 24 Jan., 1776.

37-86. Betty, bp. 24 Jan., 1776.

37-87. Eliplialet, b. 16 Mar., 1777; m. Martha (Patty) Spofford (184-145).

37-88. Jonathan, b. 30 July, 1780 ; m. Mary Hall.

37-56. Jeremiah5 Chaplin (, Jonathan 37-21 ; Capt. Jeremiah
37-8; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 3 July, 1737; married 28 Nov.,
1760, Sarah, daughter of Jeremiah Hazen (85-31).

Children of record in Rowley:

37-89. Asa, s bp. 4 July, 1762 ; b. in Marblehead (Rowley Sec. Ch. R.) ; d.
21 Aug., 1778 (Linebrook Ch. R.).

37-90. Mary, bp. 4 Mar., 1764 ; d. 8 Mar., 1764.

37-91. Jeremiah, b. 16 May, 1765.

37-92. Mary, b. 22 Sept., 1767.

It is probable that the following, whose names are on the Linebrook
Ch. R., were children of Jeremiah Chaplin (37-56) :

Moses, bp. 22 July, 1770.

Lois, bp. 27 Sept., 1772.

Daniel, bp. 29 Jan., 1775.

Jesse, bp. 13 July, 1777.

37-57. Asa5 Chaplin ( Jonathan 37-21; Capt. Jeremiah 37-8;
Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 8 Feb., 1739-40; married (int. 2 Aug.,
1771) Mary Bailey of Haverhill; died 11 Apr., 1807. His will, dated
17 Mar., 1807, mentions wife, Mary; son Jeremiah, “who has already
received the greater part of his portion” ; son Benjamin to have one
half lands and buildings and be executor; son Richard Bailey Chaplin,
now a minor; daughter, Martha Stickney (Essex Probate, 375: 155).
Rev. soldier.

Children :

37 - 93. An infant,6 d. 9 Oct., 1773.

37 - 94. A daughter, d. 28 Sept., 1775, aged 2 years.

37 - 95. Jeremiah, b. 2 Jan., 1776 ; Brown Univ., 1799 ; m. in Newbury,
16 Apr., 1806, Marcia, daughter of John and Hannah (Toppan)
O’Brien of Newburyport, where she was b. 6 Mar., 1784. He
was a Baptist Minister ; first Pres, of Waterville College, now
Colby Univ., Me.; d. at Hamilton, N. Y., 7 May, 1841 (Hist. Cat.
Brown Univ., 1905).

37 - 96. A son, d. 26 Aug., 1781, in his 4th year.

37 - 97. Benjamin, b. 24 Sept., 1780 ; m. (int. 29 Oct., 1805) Susannah
Brown.

Their son, Julius Bailey, was b. 6 Sept., 1806 ; other children
are recorded in Danvers.

37 - 98. A son, d. 29 Aug., 1783, aged 9 mos.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

37-99. Martha, b. 4 Sept., 1784; m. John Stickney (189-85).

37-100. Richard Bailey, m. in Boxford, 1 Dec., 1809, Sophia Brown of
Boxford. He was then of Salem.

37-70. Capt. Joseph6 Chaplin ( Dea . Joseph 37-37; Lieut. John
37-18; John 37-6; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), baptized 25 July, 1779
(Linebrook Ch. R.) ; married 11 Oct., 1803, Polly (Mary), daughter
of Edward and Anne (Simonds) Bishop. He died 2 Jan., 1829, aged
49 years. She was born 19 Jan., 1784, and died in Ipswich, 21 Dec.,
1861; buried in Rowley.

Children born in Rowley :

37-101. Daniel, 7 b. 9 Aug., 1804; d. 6 Mar., 1846; unm.

37-102. Elijah Parish, b. 10 Sept., 1807 ; was living 29 Dec., 1828 (Essex
Deeds, 252:38).

37-103. Eunice, b. 18 Oct., 1809; m. in Ipswich, 28 Oct., 1829, Nathaniel
Kneeland ; d. 22 Mar., 1899.

37-104. Dolly Clark, b. 27 Apr., 1812 ; m. 17 Feb., 1833, George K. Prescott.

37-105. Mary Ann Smith, b. 25 Dec., 1814; m. in Ipswich, 30 Mar., 1841,
Joseph Foster of Ipswich; m. (2) Josiah W. Bean of Rowley.
37-106. Elizabeth Clark, b. 14 Dec., 1820; m. William G. Johnson (105-83).

37-73. Jeremy6 Chaplin ( Moses 37-50; Dea. Moses 37-19; John
37-6; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 2 May, 1780; married 6 Oct., 1801,
Eunice, daughter of Benjamin Stickney; died 17 May, 1841. She died
4 June, 1861, aged 86 years.

Children born in Rowley :

37-107. Susan, 7 b. 16 May, 1802; m. (int. 10 Mar., 1831) Ignatius Sargent
of Gloucester ; d. in Rowley, 20 Jan., 1870.

37-108. Luther, b. 31 Jan., 1804 ; m. in Ipswich, 28 Sept., 1831, Elizabeth
Conant.

37-109. Cynthia, b. 2 Feb., 1806; m. 11 Sept., 1827, Gilman Smith; resi¬
dence Methuen.

37-110. Sophia, b. 28 Feb., 1809; m. 22 Dec., 1829, Phineas Dodge, Jr.;

residence, Rowley. She d. 26 Dec., 1888. He was b. 26 Feb., 1807 ;
d. 4 Dec., 1904.

37-111. Mary Ann, b. 17 June, 1813 ; d. young.

37-112. Alfred, b. 29 May, 1817; m. 23 Mar., 1843, Elizabeth Todd (203-
185). She d. 6 Mar., 1862. He m. (2) in Newburyport, 15 Oct.,
1863, Phebe R. Saunders. She d. 1 Dec., 1898. He was a soldier
in the Civil War, and d. 26 Jan., 1892. Descendant in male line
now (1932) living in Rowley.

37-74. Caleb6 Chaplin ( Moses 37-50; Dea. Moses 37-19; John
37-6; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 30 Mar., 1783; married 24 July,
1802, Sarah (Sally), daughter of Charles Davis. He was drowned in
Parker River, near the Caldwell farm in Newbury, 8 Apr., 1856 (G. S.
Byfield). She died in Georgetown, 24 May, 1857, aged 74 years
(G. S. Byfield).

Children born in Rowley :

37-113. Sally7 (Sarah), b. 7 Apr., 1803; d. young.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

37-114. Calvin, b. 30 Jan., 1805 ; m. Hannah Snell.

37-115. Caleb, b. 7 Dec., 1806 ; cl. 18 Feb., 1822.

37-116. Charles, b. 27 Jan., 1809 ; m. 10 Apr., 1832, Mercy, dau. of Samuel
Fiske of Newbury. She was b. in Newbury, 29 Dec., 1795 ; d. 29
July, 1884. He cl. 18 Sept., 1890 ; residence, Eowley. No issue
surviving.

37-117. Betsy, b. 30 Nov., 1810; d. 17 Jan., 1811.

37-118. Moses, b. 16 Nov., 1811 ; cl. young.

37-119. Betsy, b. 3 Nov., 1813 ; d. young.

37-120, Hiram, b. 1 Nov., 1815 ; settled in Maine.

37-121. Moses, b. 11 Feb., 1818; cl. 3 Mar., 1822.

37-122. John, b. 8 Oct,, 1819; cl. 1 Nov., 1819.

37-123. Eri, b. 12 Sept., 1821 ; d. 28 Feb., 1822.

37-124. Caleb, b. 15 Sept., 1822; d. 8 Dec., 1823.

37-125. Sally (Sarah), b. 22 July, 1824; m. Luther H. Jackson; d. 25 Mar.,
1853 (G. S. Georgetown).

37-126. Caleb Strong, b. 3 Dec., 1825 ; residence, Georgetown.

37-87. Capt. Eliphalet6 Chaplin ( Jonathan 37-54; Jonathan
37-21; Capt . Jeremiah 37-8; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 16 Mar.,
1777; married 4 Dec., 1802, Martha, daughter of William Spofford
(184-78) ; died 20 Nov., 1825. She died in Georgetown, 1 June, 1857.

Children born in Eowley :

37-127. Lucy, 7 b. 26 May, 1803 ; m. John Davis of Bedford.

37-128. William Spofford, b. 27 Nov., 1804 (24 Nov., P. E.) ; d. in George¬
town, 5 May, 1883 ; unm.

37-129. Martha, b. 31 Aug., 1806 ; m. 13 May, 1832, William Shute of Boston.

37-130. Mary, b. 29 May, 1808 ; m. 17 Sept., 1833, John Low of Methuen.

37-131. George Washington, b. 2 Nov., 1809; d. in Georgetown, 7 Mar., 1897.

37-132. Sarah Spofford, b. 12 June, 1811 ; m. 28 Apr., 1831, John L. Parker
of Bradford.

37-133. Eooxbe Lincoln, b. 26 July, 1813 ; m. 2 Oct., 1833, Caleb G. Tyler
of Montgomery, Ala. Both bur. in Georgetown.

37-134. Charles Eliphalet, b. 31 Mar., 1815 ; d. in Georgetown, 28 Aug.,
1910.

37-135. Henry Prescott, b. 22 Aug., 1816; d. in Georgetowm, 3 Feb., 1895.

37-136. Caroline Matilda, d. 2 May, 1819; m. in Georgetown, 5 Nov., 1840,
Hiram N. Noyes of Georgetown, where she d. 21 June, 1896.

37-88. Jonathan6 Chaplin ( Jonathan 37-54; Jonathan 37-21;
Capt . Jeremiah 37-8; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 30 July, 1780;
married 26 June, 1804, Mary Hall; died in Georgetown, 15 Nov., 1854.

Children born in Eowley :

37-137. Amos, 7 b. 4 May, 1805 ; d. in Georgetown, 21 Dec., 1843.

37-138. Daniel, b. 6 Sept., 1807. He may have changed his name to West:

“Daniel Chaplin of Eowley may take the name of West” (Act
approved 9 Mar., 1831).

37-139. Naomi, b. 6 Feb. 1810: m. 10 May, 1829, Noah Kneeland of Tops-
field.

72 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

37-140. Paul. b. 5 July, 1814; m. (int. 30 June, 1837) Cynthia Ann Hobbs;

d. in Georgetown, 2 Aug., 1849. Their daughter, Martha L., was
b. in Ipswich, 16 Dec., 1838. His widow m. John Hull of George¬
town.

37-141. Mary, b. 5 July, 1816.

37-114. Calvin7 Chaplin (Caleb 37-74; Moses 37-50; Dea. Moses
37-19; John 37-6; Joseph 37-2; Hugh 37), born 30 Jan., 1805; mar¬
ried in Dover, N. H., 16 Apr., 1829, Hannah, daughter of Seth Snell
of Madison, N. H. (P. R.). She died 3 Sept., 1877, aged 69 years
(G-. S. Byfield). He died 4 June, 1879 (GL S. Byfield).

Children of record in Rowley :

37-142. Mary Elizabeth, s b. 30 Mar., 1830 ; m. in Georgetown, 29 June,
1850, Calvin Hubbard. She d. 15 Feb., 1913.

37-143. Sarah Abigail, b. 30 Jan., 1832 ; d. 18 Dec., 1855; unm. (G. S.
By field) .

37- 144. Hannah Jane, b. 3 Jan., 1834; d. 17 Mar., 1857 ; unm. (G. S.

Byfield) .

CHAPMAN

38. Symon2 Chapman was a son of Edward1 and Mary (Sy-
monds) Chapman of Ipswich, where he was born about 1643-4. He
moved to Rowley and married 21 Mar., 1666, Mary, daughter of John
and Mary Brewer of Ipswich. She died in Ipswich, 23 Feb., 1724.
He removed to Ipswich about 1679, and died there 25 Aug., 1735.

In a deposition, Simon Chapman of Ipswich, aged 90 years, says
that about 1679 he left Rowley, where he had for 10 years before lived
in possession of the estate, formerly of Thomas Abbott, senior, home¬
stead of 2 acres, bounded easterly by highway, southerly by Henry
Ryley, westerly on a brook, northerly by Rich. Longhorne. “I im¬
proved for the term of Ten years as above said under my mother-in-
law who was formerly the wife of Thomas Abbott senr. of Rowley.”
Sworn to at Ipswich, 1 Apr., 1734 (Essex Deeds, 66: 281). See
Thomas Abbott (1-1).

Children of record in Rowley :

38- 1. Symon, 3 b. 22 Feb., 1667 ; d. soon.

38-2. Edward, b. 12 May, 1669.

38-3. John, b. 3 May, 1671.

38-4. Simon, b. 25 Feb., 1672 ; bur. 2 July, 1674.

38-5. Dorothy, bp. 10 Oct., 1675.

38-6. Mary, b. 12 Mar., 1677.

He had children born in Ipswich

CHUTE CHEWTE

39. James3 Chute was the only son of James2 of Ipswich, who
was son of Lionel1 Chute who died in Ipswich, 1645, leaving a will,
dated 4: 7 mo. 1644, proved 7: 9 mo. 1645, wherein is mentioned wife,
Rose, and son, James (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 15).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

He was born in Ipswich, about 1648; married in Ipswich, 10 Nov.,
1673 (Ct. R.), Mary, oldest child of Thomas Wood (220) of Rowley.
She, as “Mr. Jewts (Chute’s) wife” (unnamed) was admitted to Row-
ley Church, — Apr., 1695 (Ch. R.). Mary Chute was dismissed, 13
Oct., 1706, from Rowley Church to the church in Byfield Parish
(Ch. R.).

He was administrator of his father’s estate, 3: 9 mo. 1691 (Essex
Probate, 304: 397). In a deed to John Wainwright, dated 20 Dec.,
1692, he mentions his “late Father James Chute deceased, yt he is the
only son, heir & administrator unto” and conveys his homestead in
Ipswich to Wainwright (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips. : 551).

By deed, dated 18 Jan., 1692-3, his brother, Joseph Jewett of Row-
ley, conveys to James Chewte of Ipswich, husbandman, 128 acres in
Rowley, bounded on one side by the Newbury line, on the other side
“by ye plane called Ry plane” (Essex Deeds, 30: 176). He soon moved
to Rowley making this land his homestead. By deed, dated 17 Jan.,
1708-9, James Chute of Rowley conveys to son Lionel Chute, as his
share or “portion of my estate or my fathers by any entail or aliena¬
tion whatsoever,” about 30 acres of the farm “I bought of Capt. Joseph
Jewett” (Essex Deeds, 28: 34).

By deed, dated 14 Feb., 1715-16, he conveys his homestead of 90
acres, bought of Joseph Jewett as above, to his son, James Chute, to
enjoy one-half at once and the other half not “untill my death and
the death of his mother” (Essex Deeds, 30: 168). In this deed he
mentions “land which I sold to my son Andrew Stickney and . . .
land I gave my son Lionell Chewte.”

By deed, dated 12 June, 1729, James Chute, Sr., of Rowley, con¬
veys to his daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Henry Lunt, land in Rowley
to hold for her life, then to her children which she had by “her late
husband Andrew Stickne late of Rowley, deceased.” Also mentions
“my grandson Amos Stickney” (Essex Deeds, 43: 125).

No record of the death of James Chute nor of the death of his wife,
Mary, is found.

Children born in Ipswich (Ct. E.) :

39-1. Mary, 4 b. 16 Sept., 1674 ; m. in Newbury, 7 Mar., 1693-4, John Cheney
of Newbury. He d. 2 Sept., 1750; aged 84*4 years (Rowley Sec.
Ch. R.). She d. 10 Sept., 1750 (Rowley Sec. Ch. R.).

39-2. Elizabeth, b. 22 June, 1676 ; ra. Andrew Stickney (189-20).

39-3. Ann, b. 9 Oct., 1679; m. in Newbury, 5 Jan., 1708-9, Ichabod Cheney
of Newbury.

39-4. Lionel, b. 15 Apr., 1681 ; m. Hannah Cheney.

39-5. James, b. 14 June, 1686 ; m. Mary Thurston.

39-6. Thomas, b. 30 Jan., 1690 ; m. in Boston, 11 Dec., 1712, Mary Curtis;

lived in Marblehead and was a tailor. He moved with his family,
in 1737, to Maine, and died in Windham, Me., 1771 (Chute Gen.).

Children born in Rowley :

39-7. Martha, b. 15 Feb., 1693; m. 15 Apr., 1712, Josiah Smith of Newbury.
39-8. Ruth, b. 2 Nov., 1695; m. (int. in Rowley, 15 Nov., 1718) William
Hines of Marblehead. “Widow Ruth Hinds died Apr. 30, 1776, (she
mov’d in fm M head) Aged 80 years” (Byfield Ch. R.).

74 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

39-9. Hannah, b. 8 July, 1700; m. 9 Apr., 1723, Timothy Jackman of
Newbury.

39-4. Lionel4 Chute ( James 39; James of Ipswich ; Lionel of
Ipswich), born in Ipswich, 15 Apr., 1681 (Ct. Rec.) ; married in Row-
ley, 10 Dec., 1702, Anna (Hannah), daughter of Peter Cheney of New¬
bury, where she was born 12 Sept., 1683. Her sister, Lydia, married
Jeremiah Poore (152-3).

The last record of Lionel or his wife, Anna (Hannah), is his deed
to Maximilian and Seth Jewett, whereby he conveyed all his land in
Rowley, dated 26 Mar., 1729-30.

Children :

39-10. Jemima, 5 bp. 19 Dec., 1703 ; m. Samuel Jewett (103-21).

39-11. Mary, m. (int. 24 Sept., 1726) Jonathan Core of Weston.

From Byfield Church Record:

39-12. Lydia, bp. 29 Jan., 1709-10.

39-13. Sarah, bp. 27 June, 1714 ; m. in Haverhill, 15 Oct., 1730, Benjamin
Philbrick of “Hamstead,” N. H.

39-14. Samuel, bp. 25 May, 1718 ; d. soon.

39-15. John, bp. 19 June, 1720. Perhaps the John Chute* whose son
Samuel was bp. in Haverhill, 7 Aug. 1748 (Haverhill Sec. Ch. B.).

39-16. Samuel, bp. 5 Aug., 1722.

39-17. Hannah, bp., 12 July, 1724 ; m. 7 July, 1743, Jonathan Coburn of
Haverhill (Cheney Gen.).

39-18. Elizabeth, bp. 10 Apr., 1726 ; m. in Newbury, 24 Feb., 1746-7, Enoch
Noyes of Newbury.

39-5. Dea. James4 Chute ( James 39; James of Ipswich; Lionel
of Ipswich), born in Ipswich, 13 June, 1686; married in Rowley, 26
Jan., 1715-6, Mary, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Dresser 58-7)
Thurston (199) of Newbury. She died 12 Aug., 1760, aged 67 years.
“She was a very useful woman as a midwife, & as she lived desired,
so died much lamented” (Byfield Ch. R.). He married (2) 30 Mar.,
1761, Sarah (Hale), widow of Joseph Pearson (140-16). She died
9 May, 1762, aged 69 years.

Her will, dated 4 May, 1762, mentions husband; son-in-law Daniel
Chute (Chewte) and daughter-in-law Ruth Searle; son-in-law Capt.
John Pearson; niece Hannah Little; cousins John Frazer and Jesse
Frazer, sons of John Frazer; granddaughter-in-law Judith Chute; son-
in-law Capt. John Pearson, residuary legatee and executor (Essex Pro¬
bate, 339: 9).

He married (3) (int. 30 Oct., 1762) Hannah Chase of Newbury.
He was chosen deacon of the Byfield Church, 20 June, 1744, and died
31 Jan., 1769 (G. S. Byfield). His widow, Hannah, died 6 Dec.,
1776, “nearly” 82 years (G. S. Byfield).

* John Chuet m. 26 Nov., 1745, Judith Foster. They had children: Samuel, b.
16: 1 mo. 1746; John, b. 7: 4 mo. 1748; Anna, b. 16: 9 mo. 1749; John, b. 9: 4 mo.
1752; Benjamin, b. 27: 7 mo. 1754; Thomas, b. 13: 3 mo. 1757; Sarah, b. 3: 11 mo.
1758 (Hist, of Hampstead, N. H.). Descendants claim this to be John Chute
(39-15).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Children born in Kowley :

39-19. Mary, s b. 8 Nov., 1716; m. Mark Jewett (100-68).

39-20. Ruth, b. 27 Aug1., 1720; m. Joseph Searle (170-10).

39-21. Daniel, b. 6 May, 1722 ; m. Hannah Adams.

39-22. James, b. 12 May, 1725.

39-23. David, bp. 1 Jan., 1726-7 (Byfield Ch. R.).

39-21. Capt. Daniel5 Chute ( Dea . James 39-5; James 39; James
of Ipswich; Lionel of Ipswich), born 6 May, 1722; married in New¬
bury, 20 Apr., 1743, Hannah, daughter of Richard and Susanna Adams;
died in Rowley, 6 Jan., 1805 (G. S. Byfield).

His will, dated 3 Sept., 1793, mentions wife, Hannah; son James
to have the farm in Rowley near Byfield meeting-house, “that was
given by my Hond Father, deceased”; son David; son Daniel; daugh¬
ters Mary Colman and Hannah Parish; granddaughters Susanna Col-
man and Judith Thurston; sons James and David, executors (Essex
Probate, 372: 365). His widow, Hannah, died 28 Apr., 1812, in the
90th year of her age (G. S. Byfield).

Children born in Rowley :

39-24. Judith, s b. 20 Jan., 1743-4; m. in Newbury, 4 Feb., 1768, Daniel
Thurston.

39-25. James, b. 6 Jan., 1745-6; d. 25 Jan., 1749-50.

39-26. David, b. 28 Dec., 1747 ; cl. 25 Jan., 1749-50.

39-27. Susanna, d. 20 Jan., 1749, an infant.

39-28. James, b. 16 Feb. 1751-2; m. Mehitable Thurston.

39-29. David, d. 20 May, 1753, aged 4 months.

39-30. Daniel, b. 25 July, 1754; d. 12 Aug., 1760.

39-31. David, b. 19 Aug., 1756 ; m. Ruth Searle (170-65).

39-32. Richard, b. 4 Aug., 1758 ; d. 3 Aug., 1760.

39-33. Daniel, b. 28 Sept., 1760; m. in Newbury, 11 Dec., 1781, Mary Stimp-
son of Newbury; residence (1800) in Reading, where he died
22 Mar., 1843 (G. S. Reading).

39-34. Mary, b. 8 Dec., 1762 ; m. in Newbury, 29 June, 1780, Benjamin
Colman, Jr., of Newbury.

39-35. Hannah, bp. 28 Apr., 1765 ; m. 17 July, 1792, Rev. Ariel Parish of
Manchester.

39-28. Dea. James6 Chute (Capt. Daniel 39-21; Dea. James 39-
5; James 39; James of Ipswich; Lionel of Ipswich), born 16 Feb.,
1751-2; married 13 June, 1775, Mehitable, daughter of Richard and
Mehitable (Jewett 100-67) Thurston. She was born in Rowley, 25
Sept., 1753, and died 18 Oct., 1819.

He resided in Boxford from 1781 until about 1791, then removed
to Rowley where he was chosen deacon of the Byfield Church, 7 Mar.,
1795. He died 28 Apr., 1825, in Madison, Indiana (Chute Gen.).

Children born in Rowley (Boxford Record) :

39-36. Betty,7 b. 28 Dec., 1776 ; m. 8 Dec,, 1796, Daniel Hale, Jr., of New¬
bury.

39-37. Richard, b. 3 Sept., 1778 ; m. Dorothy Pearson (140-201).

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39-38. Hannah, b. 21 Aug., 1780; m. (int. 20 Oct., 1797) John Poor. They
settled in Jefferson Co., Ohio (Poore Gen.).

Born in Boxford :

39-39. Heritable, b. 23 June, 1782 ; m. 2 Oct., 1800, Jonathan Elliot of
Newbury.

39-40. Eunice, b. 6 Dec., 1783; m. 18 Sept., 1806, Joseph Hale, Jr., of Salem;
d. 20 June, 1868 (G. S. ByfLeld).

39-41. Mary, b. 5 Jan., 1786; m. 8 June, 1808, Jeremiah Colman of New¬
bury port.

39-42. Daniel, b. 4 June, 1787; Dartmouth Coll., 1810; settled in Madison,
Indiana (Chute Gen.).

39-43. James, b. 15 Nov., 1788; Dartmouth Coll., 1813; minister at Fort
Wayne, Indiana (Gage).

39-31. David6 Chute ( Capt . Daniel 39-21; Dea. James 39-5;
James 39; James of Ipsivich ; Lionel of Ipsivich), born 19 Aug., 1756;
married 28 Apr., 1785, Ruth, daughter of John Searle (170-22). His
home was in Byfield Parish, in that part of Rowley set off and incor¬
porated as Georgetown, 1838, where he died — Sept., 1843. His will,
dated 29 Aug., 1836, mentions himself as of Rowley; wife, Ruth:
daughter Sophia Chute to have property in trust to support son Daniel
Chute; daughter Sally Poor to have her portion free from control of
her husband; daughters Judith Clark and Hannah Peabody; son-in-
law James Peabody, executor (Essex Probate, 412: 353). His widow,
Ruth, died in Georgetown, 15 Feb., 1847.

Children born in Rowley :

39-44. Sally,! b. 23 June, 1794; m. 2 Jan., 1833, Enoch Poor; d. in George¬
town.

39-45. Sophia, b. 23 Nov., 1797 ; d. in Georgetown ; unm.

39-46. Judith, b. 25 May, 1800 ; m. 27 Feb., 1834, Jeremiah Clark.

39-47. Hannah, b. 5 Nov., 1801; m. 10 Apr., 1827, James Peabody; d. 1889
(G. S. Bytield) .

39-48. Mary, twin, b. 27 Apr., 1809 ; d. young.

39-49. David, twin, b. 27 Apr., 1809; d. 26 Jan., 1833 (G. S. Byfield).

39-50. Daniel, b. 16 Oct., 1812. See will above.

39-37. Richard7 Chute (Dea. James 39-28; Capt. Daniel 39-21;
Dea. James 39-5; James 39; James of Ipswich; Lionel of Ipswich ),
born 3 Sept., 1778 ; married in Newbury, 17 Oct., 1805, Dorothy,
daughter of Benjamin Pearson (140-130) of Newbury. He died in
St. Louis, Mo., 24 Oct., 1820 (Rowley R.). Administration granted
6 Mar., 1821, to his widow, Dorothy (Essex Probate, 19: 155). She
died in Sharon, Mass., 8 May, 1870, buried in Newburyport.

Children born in Rowley :

39-51. Alexander, s b. 27 Sept., 1806; m. Martha Gould; d. in Newburyport,
12 Oct., 1841.

39-52. Ariel Parish, b. 16 May, 1809 ; Bowdoin Coll., 1832. Minister at
Pownal, Me. (Gage) ; m. Sarah Chandler of Boston; d. in Sharon,
Dec., 1887.

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39-53. Betsey, b. 7 July, 1810; cl. in Newburyport, 27 Oct., 1856 ; unm.

Her will, dated 2 Feb., 1854, mentions mother, Dorothy Chute, to
have all the estate ; brother Benjamin P. Chute, of Newburyport,
merchant, to be executor (Essex Probate, 418:615).

39-54. Andrew, b. 11 Apr., 1814; m. in Bangor, Me., 30 Sept., 1836, Anne
Maria Perry of Orland, Me. ; d. in Newburyport, 9 July, 1890.

39-55. Benjamin Pearson, b. 13 May, 1816; Bowdoin Coll., 1840; d. in
Newburyport, 25 Jan., 1895 ; unm.

CLARKE CLARK

41. Richard1 Clarke married — 6 mo. 1643, Alice - ; the

second couple married in Rowley. We find no record of their deaths.
He bought the house lot of Thomas Elithorp (63), on Bradford Street.
His will, dated 7 Feb., 1673-4, proved 31 Mar., 1674, mentions only
son, John, and daughter Esther Hopkinson, and that he has but small
estate (Essex Probate).

Children born in Rowley :

41-1. Judah, 2 b. 5 : 4 mo. 1644; bur, 28 July, 1660.

41-2. Hester, b. 10: 8 mo. 1645; m. Jonathan Hopkinson (91-2).

41-3. Mary, b. 22: 10 mo. 1648; bur. 14 June, 1660.

41-4. John, b. 26: 1 mo. 1650; m. Mary Poore.

41-5. Martha, b. 10 : 1 mo. 1656 ; bur. 16 June, 1660.

41-4. John2 Clarke (Richard 41), born 26: 1 mo. 1650; married
10 Jan., 1672-3, Mary, daughter of John Poore, Sr., of Newbury
(Poore Gen.). She died 10 Sept., 1726. He died 21 Dec., 1736, “A
good old man” (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

41-6. Sarah, 3 b. 7 Sept., 1675; m. 19 June, 1696, James Ordway of New¬
bury.

41-7. Richard, b. 10 Nov., 1677 ; m. Abigail Wicom (217-14).

41-8. John, b. 4 Nov., 1679; d. 14 Aug., 1702.

41-9. Judah, b. 7 Feb., 1681-2; m. Hannah Kilborne (106-14).

41-10. Mary, b. 8 Feb., 1683-4; m. Joseph Kilborne (106-9).

41-11. Hester, b. 23 Mar., 1685-6 ; d. 25 Sept., 1726 ; unm.

41-12. Martha, b. 23 Mar., 1687-8 ; bur. 22 Apr., 1688.

41-13. Ebenezer, b. 28 Feb., 1688-9; m. Lydia Dresser (58-29).

41-14. Jonathan, b. 17 Sept., 1691; m. Jane Pingree (146-4).

41-15. Joseph, twin, b. and d. 12 Oct., 1693.

41-16. Benjamin, twin, b. and d. 12 Oct., 1693.

41-7. Richard3 Clarke ( John 41-4; Richard 41), born 10 Nov.,
1677; married 2 Dec., 1702, Abigail, daughter of John Wicom (217-
3). She died 17 Oct., 1722. He married (2) 9 Aug., 1727, Abigail,
daughter of Joseph Kilborne (106-2). He died 11 July, 1730, “by
ye small pox”* (Ch. R.). His will, dated 2 July, 1730, mentions wife,
Abigail; sons Simon and Ebenezer, who are given nearly all the estate,
but “are obliged to maintain my son Richard Clark out of my estate
during his natural life and to bury him decently”; son John Clark and

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daughter Abigail Clark (Essex Probate, 321: 151). His widow, Abi¬
gail, married (2) 11 June, 1734, Anthony Attwood, who died 12 June,
1761, “near 80 years old” (Ch. R.). She died 16 Hoy., 1773.

Children born in Rowley :

41-17. Abigail,* b. 8 Aug., 1704 ; m. 4 Apr., 1733, Daniel Woodbury.

41-18. John, b. 28 July, 1706 ; prob. d. before Oct., 1734.

41-19. An infant, d. 19 Aug., 1708.

41-20. Richard, b. 7 Sept., 1709; d. 23 Jan., 1772 ; unm.

41-21. Thomas, b. 5 Aug., 1711 : d. 15 Aug., 1711.

41-22. An infant, d. 5 Sept., 1712.

41-23. Simon, b. 4 Nov., 1717 (?) (prob. 1714) ; m. (int. 13 May, 1738)
Ruth Taylor of Scituate. They settled in Stafford, Conn.

41-24. Ebenezer, b. 19 Oct., 1717 ; m. in Mansfield, Conn., 2 Sept., 1740,
Ann Dimmick of Mansfield, where they settled.

41-25. A child, d. 24 Mar., 1728-9.

41-26. A child, d. 24 June, 1730, “by ye smallpox”* (Ch. R.).

41-9. Judah3 Clarke ( John 41-4; Richard 41), born 7 Feb.,
1681-2; married 5 Apr., 1704, Hannah, daughter of Samuel Kilborne
(106-4). She died 28 Jan., 1713-4. He married (2) 1 Feb., 1714-5,
Ruth, daughter of Sergt. Caleb Boynton (22-3) and moved to Lex¬
ington.

Children born in Rowley :

41-27. Jonathan,4 b. 17 May, 1705.

41-28. Hannah, b. 9 Sept., 1708 ; m. 9 Mar., 1724-5, Daniel Foster. They
were dismissed, Apr., 1747, from Rowley Church to Harvard.

41-29. Mercy, b. 5 Nov., 1709. She was dismissed, 26 Nov., 1738, from
Rowley Church “to ye church at Acton newly gathered” (Ch. R.).

41-30. Judah, b. 2 Oct., 1711.

41-31. An infant, d. 5 Oct., 1716.

41-32. Ruth, bp. 12 Jan., 1717-8.

41-33. Jeremiah, bp. 4 Feb., 1721-2.

41-34. A child, d. 24 Mar., 1728-9.

41-13. Ebenezer3 Clarke ( John 41-4; Richard 41), born 28
Feb., 1688-9; married 14 Oct., 1713, Lydia, daughter of John Dresser
(58-6). His home was in Ipswich near the Rowley line. He died 28
Apr., 1716 (G. S.). The account of the administratrix, “Lydia Clark
alias Pickard,” was presented to court, 4 Nov., 1717 (Essex Probate,
312: 121). His widow, Lydia, married (2) Samuel Pickard (145-21).

Child :

41-35. Mary,4 bp. in Rowley, 17 Oct., 1714.

41-14. Jonathan3 Clarke (John 41-4; Richard 41), born 17
Sept., 1691; married 17 Dec., 1716, Jane, daughter of Aaron Pingree
(146) ; died 19 Jan., 1765. She died 8 Aug., 1770. His home in Row-

* Richard Clark (41-7) and his child (41-26) are buried near the stone wall, a
few rods west of the Chaplin-Clarke House, now (1932) owned by the S. P. N. E. A.
The location of their graves is indicated by rough field stones without inscriptions.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 79

ley was on Bradford Street. The house is now (1932) owned by the

S. P. N. E. A.

Children born in Rowley :

41-36. Mary, 4 b. 26 Nov., 1718; m. Jeremiah Ellsworth (64-7).

41-37. Aaron, b. 25 Feb., 1722-3 ; m. Johanna Blake.

41-38. Moses, b. 2 Dec., 1727 ; m. Elizabeth Pickard (145-53).

41-37. Aaron4 Clarke ( Jonathan 41-14; John 41-4; Richard 41 ),
born 25 Feb., 1722-3; married 2 Nov., 1741, Johanna Blake of Ipswich;
died 10 Mar., 1742-3 (G. S.). His widow, Johanna, married (2)
Isaac Kilbourne (106-65).

Child :

41-39. Sarah, s d. 16 Sept., 1742.

41-38. Dea. Moses4 Clark ( Jonathan 41-14; John 41-4; Richard
41), born 2 Dec., 1727; married 10 Jan., 1750-1, Elizabeth, daughter
of Moses Pickard (145-23). She died — Apr., 1775. His home in
Rowley was the homestead of his father. He was chosen deacon of
Rowley Church, 15 May, 1769, and died 20 Apr., 1791. His will,
dated 22 Mar., 1791, mentions himself as of Rowley; son Moses to
have one half his real estate; son Aaron to have the other half; daugh¬
ter Jane Pickard (Essex Probate, 361: 302).

Children born in Rowley :

41-40. Mary, s b. 9 Mar., 1755 ; m. 19 Nov., 1778, Moses Richards; d. 7 July,
1779.

41-41. Jane, b. 26 July, 1757; m. John Pickard (145-89).

41-42. Moses, b. 30 June, 1761; m. Elizabeth Scott (168-48).

41-43. Lydia, b. 17 Oct., 1763 ; d. 30 Mar., 1787 ; unm.

41-44. Aaron, b. 20 Feb., 1766 ; m. Elizabeth Dresser (58-126).

41-42. Moses5 Clark (Dea. Moses 41-38; Jonathan 41-14; John
41-4; Richard 41), born 30 June, 1761; married 18 Mar., 1784, Eliza¬
beth, daughter of Samuel Scott (168-38). He died 10 Aug., 1833
(1834, G. S.). She died 7 July, 1850 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

41-45. Moses, e d. — Aug., 1785, aged 1 mo.

41-46. Elizabeth, d. — Aug., 1789, aged 11 mos.

41-47. Elizabeth, b. 28 Mar., 1791; m. Joseph M. Jewett (100-239).

41-48. An infant, d. 25 June, 1795, aged 3 weeks.

41-49. An infant, d. 25 Sept., 1796, aged 3 weeks.

41-50. Dolly, b. 22 Mar., 1799; m. 14 Nov., 1822, Edward Smith; d. 31 July,
1877.

41-51. Mary, d. 6 July, 1803, aged 6 weeks.

41-44. Aaron5 Clark {Dea. Moses 41-38; Jonathan 41-14; John
41-4; Richard 41), born 20 Feb., 1766; married 17 Nov., 1794, Eliza¬
beth, daughter of Joseph Dresser (58-101). She died 5 Feb., 1830.
He died 24 Sept., 1839. His home in Rowley was on Bradford Street,
near Prospect Hill and was also the homestead of his father.

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Children born in Rowle}^ :

41-52. Moses, 6 b. 4 Sept., 1795 ; d. 18 Apr., 1883 ; unm. He was born, lived
and died in the house where his grandfather, Dea. Moses, was born.
41-53. Mary, b. 21' Dec., 1796; d. 17 Jan., 1831; unm.

41-54. Aaron, b. 24 Aug., 1798; m. twice; d. 24 May, 1879, without issue.
41-55. Lydia, b. 4 Nov., 1801 ; d. young.

41-56. Elizabeth, b. 6 Jan., 1803 or 4 ; m. 2 June, 1847, Alexander Potter
of Ipswich; d. 3 Mar., 1888, in Rowley.

41-57. Hannah Dickinson, b. 7 Sept., 1806 ; m. 25 Mar., 1828, John Foster;
d. in Georgetown, 3 Dec., 1890.

41-58. Joseph Dresser, twin, b. 2 Aug., 1808 ; m. Feb., 1833, Sarah M., dau.

of George and Deborah (Chapman) Howe. She was b. 27 Feb.,
1810, and d. 10 Dec., 1860. He d. 25 Mar., 1864.

41-59. Jane, twin, b. 2 Aug., 1808 ; d. 4 Aug., 1894 ; unm.

41-60. Irene, b. 27 Aug., 1811; d. 13 May, 1884; unm.

41- 61. John Pickard, b. 25 June, 1815 ; d. 12 Oct., 1892 ; unm.

COLBY

42. Isaac2 Colby^ son of Anthony,1 was born in Salisbury, 6 :
5 mo. (July), 1640; married Martha, daughter of Dea. Francis Parrat
(136). They lived in Haverhill and probably elsewhere until 1677
when they removed to Eowley. She was admitted to Rowley Church
2 Feb., 1678. His house in Roivley was on the site now (1932) occu¬
pied by the house of William A. Foss. The house lot was the original
lot laid out to Francis Parrat (136).

His will, dated 29 Mar., 1684, proved 15 Apr., 1684, mentions him¬
self as of Rowley; wife, Martha, brother, Samuel Colby; eldest son,
Anthony Colby; other children, not named (Essex Probate, 304-78).

The return of the division of his real estate in Rowley, Salisbury,
Amesbury and Haverhill, was made 7 May, 1728, showing children as
below (Essex Probate, 316: 58-64). His widow, Martha, died in
Amesbury, 13 July, 1730 (Hoyt).

Children :

42- 1. Anthony, 3 b. in Haverhill, 24 Jan., 1669; m. 23 Oct., 1701, Mary

Currier. The births of four children are recorded in Haverhill.
42-2. Elizabeth, b. in Haverhill, 30 Oct., 1671 ; m. 11 Apr., 1692, Henry
Dow of Haverhill.

42-3. Martha, b. in Haverhill, 7 Feb., 1672-3 (Norfolk Co. R.) ; prob. d.
young.

42-4. Sarah, b. in Haverhill, 28 Jan., 1674-5; m. Samuel Silver (179).

42-5. Dorothy, b. in Rowley, 15 June, 1677 ; m. in Amesbury, 20 Jan.,
1703-4, Samuel Hadley of Amesbury.

42-6. Isaac, b. in Rowley, 15 July, 1680; m. 23 Sept., 1706, Mary Fowler
of Amesbury ; residence, Amesbury.

42-7. Abraham, b. in Rowley, 7 Oct., 1683 ; m. 21 Nov., 1712, Sarah Buck-
man of Newbury. He was then of Rowley but soon removed to
Amesbury.

42-8. Rebecca, m. in Amesbury, 6 Jan., 1706, Jeremiah Fowler of Ames¬
bury. “Augst 18 1714 were dismissed to ye chh in Almsbury
Abrah. Coleby, Sara Silver, Dorothy Hadley, Rebecca Fowler”
(Rowley Ch. R.).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 81

COLE

43. “Rebeka Cole, Mrs. Bennets child,” baptized in Rowley
Church, 12 July, 1696.

COLMAN COLEMAN

44. Tobia2 Colman, son of Thomas1 and Susannah Colman of
Newbury, was born in Newbury, 1638 (Savage). He was chosen a
“warner of town meetings” in Rowley, 16 Dec., 1653. He married
16 Apr., 1668, Lydia, daughter of Nicholas Jackson (98), and removed
to Newbury about 1673.

In a deed, dated 17 Dec., 1696, he calls himself “ye son of Thomas
Coleman of ye said Newbury deceased & am alsoe administrator to ye
estate of my said father” (Essex Deeds, 11: 215).

Children born in Rowley :

44-1. Jabez,3 b. 27 Mar., 1668 (17 Mar., 1668-9, Ct. R.).

44-2. Sarah, b. 17 June, 1670; m. “Migliell” Hopkinson (91-11).

44-3. Thomas, b. 26 Mar., 1672 ; m. — Jan., 1701-2, Phebe Pearson (140-42).

Their son, John, bp. in Rowley, 16 Apr., 1704, and dau., Sarah, bp.
20 Oct., 1706.

44-4. Judith, bp. 3 Oct., 1686.

And probably :

44- 5. Deborah, d. 14 Mar., 1730-1, “an old maid” (Ch. R.).

COOPER

45. Peter1 Cooper came in the ship “Susan and Ellin,” Edward '
Payne, master, from London, — Apr., 1635; then 28 years of age
(Pope). It is not certain where he resided before he came to Rowley
in 1639. He had an acre and half house lot on Bradford Street, 1643,
He was buried 15 Jan., 1667-8. His will, dated 3 Jan., 1667-8, men¬
tions wife, Emm; son Samuel; daughters Mary How, Deborah and
Sarah Cooper (Essex Probate). His widow, Emm or Ame, was buried
18 Apr., 1689.

Children born in Rowley :

45- 1. Mary, 2 b. 2 : 4 mo. 1642; m. John Dorman of Topsfield ; m. (2) John

How of Topsfield; d. 2 Mar., 1676 (Ct. R.).

45-2. Samuel, b. 8 : 12 mo. 1646; m. Mary Harriman (78-5).

45-3. Deborah, b. 30: 6 mo. 1650; m. Samuel Haseltine (84-1).

45-4. Sarah, b. 14: 6 mo. 1652; prob. m. in Newbury, 3 Jan., 1676-7,
Edmund Moors of Newbury.

45-2. Samuel2 Cooper ( Peter 45), born 8 :12 mo. 1646; married
25 June, 1691, Mary, daughter of Leonard Harriman (78) ; died 25
May, 1727. His will, dated 17 May, 1727, mentions wife (unnamed) ;
sons Samuel, Moses and Leonard; daughter, Mary Cooper (Essex Pro¬
bate, 315: 541). His widow, Mary, died 7 Oct., 1732.

Children born in Rowley :

45-5. Samuel, 3 b. 7 Mar., 1691-2; m. Mary Hobson (89-10).

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45-6. Mary, b. 10 Nov., 1693; m. Moses Hopkinson (91-23).

45-7. Peter, b. 7 Mar., 1695 ; “drowned 12 Ang., 1715” (Ch. E.).

45 - 8. Hannah, b. 10 Apr., 1701 ; d. 25 Sept., 1705.

45-9. Moses, b. 19 Apr., 1703; m. Phebe Jewett (100-56).

45-10. Leonard, b. 13 Mar., 1706-7; m. Sarah Platts (148-17).

45-5. Samuel3 Cooper ( Samuel 45-2; Peter 45), born 7 Mar.,
1691-2; married 3 Oct., 1734, Mary, daughter of William Hobson
(89-3). She died 19 Ang., 1762 (Linebrook Ch. R.). He was under
guardianship, 1770, and died before 9 Apr., 1771 (Essex Probate,
346: 96).

Children born in Eowley :

45-11. An infant,4 d. 25 Jan., 1735-6.

45-12. Mary, b. 20 Dec., 1739; d. 12 Nov., 1815; unm. (G. S.).

45-9. Moses3 Cooper ( Samuel 45-2; Peter 45), born 19 Apr.,
1703; married 15 May, 1729, Phebe, daughter of Stephen Jewett (100-
19). She died 16 May, 1740, “buried in Linebrook Parish” (Sec. Ch.-
R.). He married (2) in Haverhill, 8 Apr., 1741, Ruth Johnson of
Haverhill. They moved to Lancaster.

Children born in Eowley :

45-13. Moses,4 b. 18 Ang., 1730 ; d. 18 Feb., 1736-7.

45-14. Priscilla, b. 16 June, 1732; d. 6 Feb., 1736-7.

45-15. Elizabeth, b. 18 Oct,, 1734; d. 18 Feb., 1736-7, “All by the sore

throat distemper.”

45-16. Priscilla, b. 7 July, 1737 ; m. in Lancaster, 8 June, 1758, Thomas
Eoss, Jr., of Lancaster. See will of Stephen Jewett (100-19).

45-17, A child, d. 14 Jan., 1742-3.

Born in Lancaster :

45-18. Euth, b. about 1744; d. 27 Sept., 1750 (G. S. Lancaster).

45-19. Leonard, b. about 1745 ; d. 1 Sept., 1750 (G. S. Lancaster).

45-20. Phebe, b. 12 Jan., 1748 ; m. (int. in Lancaster, 2 Jan., 1768) Samuel
Sawyer of Templeton.

45-10. Leonard3 Cooper (Samuel 45-2; Peter 45), born 13 Mar.,
1706-7; married 26 June, 1729, Sarah, daughter of James Platts
(148-5).

Children born in Eowley :

45-21. Hannah,4 b. 7 Apr., 1730; m. 7 Nov., 1749, Thomas Lull, as his
second wife; d. 29 Sept., 1793 (G. S. Byfield).

45-22. Peter, b. 3 Mar., 1731-2; m. Mary Skillian.

45-23. Mary, b. 18 Nov., 1734; m. Jacob Pearson (140-77).

45-24. James, b. 4 Mar., 1737 ; m. Hannah - .

45-25. Jedidiah, b. 3 July, 1739.

45-26. Susanna, bp. 6 May, 1742; d. 27 June, 1742.

45-27. Moses, b. 26 May, 1743; settled in Gloucester.

45-28. Ezekiel, b. 7 Oct., 1745.

45-29. Sarah, b. 26 Feb., 1747-8; m. 2 Sept., 1766, Israel Smith.

45-30. Jesse, b. 7 May, 1751.

45-31. Susanna, b. 11 Oct., 1753.

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45-22. Peter4 Cooper ( Leonard 45-10; Samuel 45-2; Peter 45),
born 3 Mar., 1731-2; married in Linebrook Parish, 25 Dec., 1755,
Mary Skillian of Ipswich. He was a soldier, and died 22 Oct., 1759,
“in his passage from Quebeck” (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

45-32. Leonard,5 b. 14 Nov., 1756 ; prob. of Pittston, Me., in 1790.

45-33. Molly, b. 28 Jan., 1759.

45-24. James4 Cooper (Leonard 45-10; Samuel 45-2; Peter 45),
born 4 Mar., 1737; married Hannah - , of Gloucester.

Child of record in Gloucester (Kockport) :

45-34. Hannah,5 bp. 30 Sept., 1759 ; d. soon.

Children of record in Rowley :

45-35. Hannah, b. 26 Sept., 1761.

45-36. Peter, bp., 20 Nov., 1763 ; d. 13 Apr., 1764.

45- 37.. Ellis, b. 14 May, 1765.

COUSIN COUSSINS

46. Isaac1 Coussins, “smith/’ with his wife, Elizabeth, was in
Rowley about 1644, when he bought the dwelling-house, blacksmith’s
shop, and rights of Edmund Bridges (26). By deed, dated 3: 1 mo.
1652, he and his wife, Elizabeth, convey to John Pickard, “carpenter,”
his house and lot, barn and shop, “the same that were sometime good-
man Bridges,” also one and half acre of land “joyning” on west side
of the house lot, also a planting lot in “Murlee field” on the south side
of said John Pickard’s land (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 108, 317).

He received, 7 June 1652, a grant of eight and one-third acres of
plow land from the town of Haverhill and became their town black¬
smith. He may have left Haverhill before July, 1653 (Hist, of Haver¬
hill).

Child born in Haverhill :

46- 1. Jacob, 2 b. 12 Sept., 1652.

CRESSEY

47. Mighill2 Cressey, son of Mighill1* of Salem and Ipswich,

* Mighill1 Cressey, probably from Kent County, England, was first of Salem,
30: 4 mo. 1652 (Essex Co. Ct. Files). He married in 1658, Mary, daughter of John
and Elizabeth Bachelder of that part of Salem called “Ryal Side,’’ now Beverly.
She was baptized in Salem, 19 Sept., 1640, and died in childbed, 1659. Mighill
then moved to Ipswich, and there married (2) 6 Apr., 1660, Mary, daughter of
Mark Quilter of Ipswich, where she was born 2 May, 1641. He died in Ipswich,
Apr., 1670. His widow, Mary, married (2) Joseph Horsley (93).

Child by first wife, born in Salem:

i. John,2 b. — Aug., 1659, remained with his grandfather Bachelder and is the

ancestor of the Cresseys of Beverly. He m. Sarah, dau. of John and Mary
(Tredwell) Gaines of Ipswich, where she was b. 23 Nov., 1665. He was
Deacon of the Second Church in Beverly. He d. 22 July, 1735 (G. S.
Beverly). His widow, Mary, d. 4 Apr., 1751. Eleven children of record
in Beverly.

Children, by second wife, born in Ipswich:

ii. Mighill, b. 1 Apr., 1661, moved to Rowley, 1671.

iii. William, b. 1663, moved to Rowley, 1671.

iv. Mary, b. 1667; m. Samuel Hidden (87-11).

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was born in Ipswich, 1 Apr., 1661; moved to Rowley, with his mother,
1671; married 20 Aug., 1686, Sarah, daughter of Andrew Hidden
(87) ; died 5 Oct., 1740. She died 15 Apr., 1751.

Children born in Rowley :

47-1. Mtotttt.t.,3 b. 27 Feb., 1688-9 ; m. (int. 30 Oct., 1719) Martha Dutch
of Ipswich; d. 15 July, 1720 (G. S.). Widow Martha m. (2) in
Rowley, 5 Mar. 1728-9, John Bridges of Littleton. She was dis¬
missed, 30 May, 1742, from Bowley Church to the church in Little¬
ton (Ch. R.).

47-2. Joseph, b. 5 Dec., 1690 ; not mentioned in settlement of father’s
estate.

47-3. Sarah, b. 7 Dec., 1692; m. Benjamin Scott (168-13).

47-4. Jonathan, b. 11 May, 1695 ; m. Sarah Harris (79-28).

47-5. Tamar, b. 4 Feb., 1697-8; d. 29 May, 1716; unm. (G. S.).

47-6. Abigail, b. 15 Apr., 1701; m. 11 Nov., 1720, William Bowse of Rowley.
47-7. David, b. 5 Mar., 1703-4; m. Hephsibah Platts (147-12).

47-4. Jonathan3 Ceessey ( Mighill 47; Mighill of Ipswich), born
11 May, 1695; married 28 Mar., 1722, Sarah, daughter of Deacon
Timothy Harris (79-7). She died 28 July, 1723. He married (2)
in Kittery, Me., 25 Oct., 1724, Eleanor, daughter of Henry and Sarah
(Crocket) Barter of Kittery.

In 1726 he moved to Littleton, having bought, with John Sawyer
(164-9), of Jonathan Prescott of Concord, 200 acres of land in Little¬
ton, for £600. He moved to Groton, 1744, where he was living, 1752.

Children :

47 - 8. Mary, 4 d. 26 Jan., 1722-3.

47 - 9. Sarah, d. in Rowley, 22 Apr., 1726.

47-10. Michael, b. in Littleton, 10 Aug., 1728.

47-11. Hepsibah, b. in Littleton, 18 July, 1730.

47-12. Jonathan, b. in Littleton, 14 May, 1732.

47-13. Tamar, b. in Littleton, 19 Aug., 1733.

47-7. David3 Cressey (Mighill 47; Mighill of Ipswich), born 5
Mar., 1703-4; married 7 Dec., 1727, Hephzibah, daughter of Sergt.
John Platts (147-2).

They moved to Littleton, 1751, where he bought, 5 July, 1751, a
farm of Nathaniel Boynton (Middlesex Deeds, 50: 656).

His wife, Hephzibah, died 1768. He married (2) 5 Nov., 1771,
Ruth Warren of Littleton. She died before 5 Jan., 1779. His will
was dated 8 Nov., 1776; filed in Middlesex Probate Office, 10 Dec.,
1776; disallowed 17 Apr., 1781.

Children of record in Rowley :

47-14. Joseph, 4 d. 1 Sept., 1736.

47-15. Judith, bp. 26 Apr., 1730; d. 11 Sept., 1736.

47-16. John, bp. 31 Oct., 1736 ; d. in Littleton, 1780.

47-17. Judith, bp. 5 Nov., 1738 ; d. young.

47-18. David, bp. 15 June, 1740; d. 8 Aug., 1740.

47-19. David, bp. 11 Dec., 1743; d. young.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

CRESSEY

48. William2 Cressey, son of Mighill1 of Ipswich, was horn in
Ipswich, 1663; moved to Rowley with his mother, 1671; married 23
Jan., 1686-7 (1685-6 Ct. R.), Anne, daughter of Andrew Hidden (87).
He died 9 Feb., 1717-8 (G. S.). She died 24 June, 1748. Administra¬
tion granted 18 Mar., 1717-8, to his son John (Essex Probate, 312:
227). See note under Mighill Cressey (47).

Children born in Rowley :

48-1. Anne, s b. 5 Apr., 1688 ; m. Samuel Tenney (195-14).

48-2. William, bp. 3 Aug1., 1690; d. in Ipswich, 1714, without issue; adm.

granted 16 May, 1714 (Essex Probate, 311: 130). His widow, Mary,
d. in Rowley, 30 Jan., 1722-3.

48-3. John, b. 4 Dec., 1692; m. Sarah Davis (52-2).

48-4. Mary, b. 4 Nov., 1697 ; m. 5 Mar., 1717-8, James Brown of Rowley.

48-5. Hannah, b. 1 Apr., 1699 ; m. 3 Oct., 1725, John Hodgkins of Rowley.
48-6. Abel, b. 27 Dec., 1700 ; m. Hannah Lowell.

48-7. Samuel, b. 23 July, 1704; m. Mary Andrews.

48-8. Mark, bp. 24 Mar., 1705-6 ; d. in infancy.

48-9. Joseph, b. 4 July, 1707; m. Elizabeth Jones

48-3. John3 Cressey ( William 48; Mighill of Ipswich), born 4
Dec., 1692; married 13 Oct., 1720, Sarah, daughter of Cornelius Davis

(52). His home was on Bradford Street, the farm now (1932) owned

by his great-great-grandson, Charles H. Perley, where he died 4 Sept.,
1741. Administration granted 5 Oct., 1741, to his widow, Sarah
(Essex Probate, 323: 78). She married (2) John Platts (147-11).

Children of record in Rowley :

48-10. Elizabeth^ bp. 8 Apr., 1722; m. (int. 23 Jan., 1741-2) Benjamin
Smith of Rowley.

48-11. Anne, bp. 27 Sept., 1724; d. 1726.

48-12. Anne, b. 13 or 24 Jan., 1727-8; d. 10 Apr., 1736.

48-13. Mary, bp. 16 Mar., 1728-9.

48-14. Sarah, b. 8 Mar., 1729-30 ; d. 8 Apr., 1736.

48-15. John, b. 4 Apr., 1731 ; d. 4 Apr., 1736.

48-16. Mark, b. 17 or 18 Jan., 1733-4; m. Widow Elizabeth (Lambert,
112-25) Richards.

48-17. Lucy, b. 4 Mar., 1735-6 ; m. 7 Apr., 1757, Asa Andrews of Boxford.
48-18. Mary, twin, b. 30 Aug'., 1737 ; m. 15 Jan., 1761, Benj. Winter.

48-19. Sarah, twin, b. 30 Aug-., 1737 ; m. 8 Dec., 1757, Ezekiel Parsons of
Gloucester.

48-20. John, b. 8 May, 1741 ; m. Sarah Walker.

48-6. Abel3 Cressey (William 48; Mighill of Ipswich), born 27
Dec., 1700; blacksmith; married 27 May, 1727, Hannah, daughter of
Richard and Sarah (Brown) Lowell of Newbury. She was born in
Newbury, 1 June, 1707. He died 2 Nov., 1765. His will, dated 12
Aug., 1765, mentions son Abel, executor ; “the two children of my son
William deceased” (Essex Probate, 343: 9). His widow, Hannah, died
4 May, 1773.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Children of record in Bowley :

48-21. Hannah, 4 b. 17 Feb., 1727-8; m. 23 Mar., 1762, James Davis of
Ipswich.

48-22. Mehitable, bp. 20 Apr., 1729 ; d. 24 May, 1736.

48-23. William, bp. 13 Sept., 1730; d. before 12 Aug., 1765. Was it his
widow, Mary, who m. in Newbury, 26 Dec., 1772, James Stickney
of Newbury?

48-24. James, bp. 16 Jan., 1731-2; d. 26 May, 1736.

48-25. Sarah, bp. 18 Nov., 1733; d. 16 Apr., 1750; unm.

48-26. Eunice, bp. 9 Mar., 1734-5 ; d. 25 May, 1736.

48-27. Caleb, bp. 5 Sept., 1736 ; d. 1 Dec., 1736.

48-28. James, bp. 1 Jan., 1737-8 ; m. Sarah, widow of Moses Hopkinson
(91-39).

48-29. An infant, d. 18 Jan., 1739-40.

48-30. Abel, b. 5 Oct., 1741; m. Betty (Elizabeth) Hidden.

48-31. Caleb, b. 6 Dec., 1744; in the army, 1762, Capt. Gideon Parker’s Co.,
and prob. d. in service.

48-7. Samuel3 Cressey (William 48; Mighill of Ipswich ), born
23 July, 1704; shipwright; married 7 Oct., 1725, Mary Andrews. She
died 14 Feb., 1737-8. He married (2) in Ipswich, 22 Aug., 1738,
Martha ITrann of Ipswich. He moved to Newbury, 1739, and died
there, 1775.

Children born in Bowley:

48-32. Mary, 4 b. 30 June, 1727 ; m. John Palmer (134-36).

48-33. Susanna, bp. 15 Aug., 1731 ; d. soon.

48-34. Susanna, b. 15 Aug., 1733 ; d. 24 Mar., 1735-6.

48-35. Samuel, b. 6 Jan., 1735-6; m. in Newbury, 16 Apr., 1757, Mary Sweet.

He m. (2) in Marblehead, 1 June, 1772, Usina Bezuna of Marble¬
head. He, a soldier of the Bevolution (?), d. 1781, on board
the prison-ship at St. Lucia (Beg. 18:290). She d. in Marble¬
head, his widow, 1826, ag’ed 84 years.

48-36. An infant, d. 6 Jan., 1737-8.

Children born in Newbury :

48-37. Anne, d. in Ipswich, 13 May, 1739.

48-38. Anne, b. 7 Apr., 1740; m. 15 Feb., 1761, John George of Newbury.

48-39. Francis, b. 20 Dec., 1741 ; m. Sarah Godfrey ; residence Newbury-
port.

48-40. William, b. 6 Apr., 1744; m. Mary Carr; residence, Newburyport.
48-41. James, b. 27 Nov., 1746.

48-42. Susanna, b. 31 July, 1749 ; m. in Newburyport, 15 Jan., 1778, Thomas
Johnson of Newburyport.

48-9. Joseph3 Cressey (William 48; Mighill of Ipswich), born
4 July, 1707; moved to Ipswich; married (int. in Ipswich, 8 July,
1739) Elizabeth Jones of Ipswich.

Children of record in Ipswich :

48-43. Joseph,* bp. 23 Mar., 1739-40; d. soon.

48-44. Joseph, bp. 21 June, 1741.

48-45. Samuel, bp. 13 Oct., 1745.

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48-46. Elizabeth, bp. 21 Feb., 2747-8 ; d. soon.

Children of record in Newbury:

48-47. Elizabeth, bp. 27 Jan., 1750-1.

48-48. Patience, bp. 21 Oct., 1753.

48-16. Mark4 Cressey ( John 48-3; William 48; Mighill of Ips¬
wich), born 18 Jan., 1733-4; soldier in the army on the eastern fron¬
tier, 1754 and 1757 ; married 27 Jan., 1757, Elizabeth, widow of Moses
Richards and daughter of Thomas Lambert (112-20). He married (2)
16 Dec., 1790, Elizabeth (Betty), daughter of Dr. William and Martha
(Johnson) Hale of Rowley.

His home was the homestead of his father, on Bradford Street; Rev.
soldier, rank of Lieut. He died 4 May, 1816. His widow, Elizabeth,
died 28 Feb., 1838, aged 80 years.

Children born in Rowley :

48-49. Elizaeeth,5 b. 5 Oct., 2 757 ; m. 8 July, 1788, Thomas Merritt; d.

3 Aug., 1813. He d. 24 Jan., 1821. Their dau. Betsey, b. 22 Sept.,
1788 ; m. in Newbury port, 6 Sept.. 1807, Michael Titcomb Todd of
Newburyport.

48-50. Mehitable, bp. 3 Jan., 1762 ; d. 15 Mar., 1762.

48-51. Mark, bp. 3 May, 1767 ; d. 30 Nov., 1767.

48-52. Martha Hale, b. 27 Apr., 1792 ; m. 13 May, 1816, Capt. Allen Perley
of Rowley; d. 24 Feb., 1871.

48-53. Mark, b. 21 Apr., 1798 ; went to sea about 1825, never heard from.

48-20. John4 Cressey ( John 48-3; William 48; Mighill of Ips¬
wich ), born 8 May, 1741; soldier in the French war, 1762, Capt. Gideon
ParkeEs Company; married in Newbury port, 17 Feb., 1765, Sarah
Walker, of Newburyport. She died 17 Mar., 1766. Lie married (2)
16 Feb., 1767, Elizabeth (Betty), daughter of Richard and Elizabeth
(Cooper) Lowell, then of Rowley. She was born 14 Jan., 1741-2. He
died 25 Aug., 1799; Rev. soldier.

His will, dated 24 Aug., 1799, names wife, executrix (Essex Pro¬
bate). His widow, Elizabeth, died 20 Mar., 1816. His home in Row-
ley was on the west side of Central Street.

Children born in Rowley :

48-54. An infant, 5 d. 17 Mar., 1766.

48-55. John, b. 15 Sept., 1767 ; m. Phebe Bradstreet (25-72).

48-56. Sarah, b. 14 Sept., 1768 ; m. Samuel Pearson (140-192).

48-57. Richard, b. 2 July, 1770; m. Dorothy Bradstreet (25-83).

48-58. Elizabeth, b. 20 Dec., 1771 ; m. 9 Feb., 1797, Amos Dunnels of
Newbury.

48-28. James4 Cressey {Abel 48-6; William 48; Mighill of Ips¬
wich), baptized 1 Jan., 1737-8; married 15 Mar., 1763, Sarah, widow
of Moses Hopkinson (91-39). Rev. soldier.

They were of Rowley, Apr., 1783, when they sold their homestead
(Essex Deeds, 141: 118). Sarah Cressey, widow, of Haverhill, 28
Dec., 1801, sells land in Rowley, “part of my Dower in the estate of
my first husband Moses Hopkinson, Deceased” (Essex Deeds, 169: 201).

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Children of record in Rowley :

48-59. Sarah, s bp. 5 Feb., 1764; d. 30 Oct., 1764.

48-60. Moses, bp. 15 Sept., 1765.

48-61. Sarah, bp. 1 May, 1768; d. 16 Aug., 1769.

48-62. Amos, bp. 24 Mar., 1771 ; d. 2 May, 1772.

48-30. Abel4 Cressey ( Abel 48-6 ; William 48; Mighill of Ips¬
wich), born 5 Oct., 1741; blacksmith; married in Newbury port, 24
Jan., 1766, Betty (Elizabeth), daughter of Joseph and Mary (Hale)
Hidden of Newbury, where she was born 4 July, 1744.

They moved from Rowley about 1770, and were at Great Pond
Plantation, Lincoln Co., 1790 (IT. S. Census) ; Rev. soldier.

Children of record in Rowley :

48-63. William, s b. 23 Nov., 1766.

48-64. Jacob, bp. 14 Feb., 1768.

48-65. Abel, bp. 17 Dec., 1769.

48-55. John5 Cressey ( John 48-20; John 48-3; William 48;
Mighill of Ipswich), born 15 Sept., 1767; married 15 Nov., 1792,
Phebe, daughter of Nathaniel Bradstreet (25-55). He died 26 Jan.,
1834, “by a fall in his barn.” She died 20 Oct., 1849. His home in
Rowley was on the east side of Central Street, opposite the homestead
of his brother Richard.

Children born in Rowley :

48-66. An infant,6 d. — Dec., 1793.

48-67. Thomas, b. 3 Aug., 1794; m. 23 Oct., 1823, Mary Saunders; d. 21
Aug., 1869.

48-68. John, b. 27 Feb., 1798 ; m. 12 June, 1821, Susannah Jewett (101-209) ;

m. (2) 12 Sept., 1839, Lydia Perkins of Essex; d. 28 Mar., 1877.
48-69. Nathaniel, b. 17 Sept., 1800; m. 8 May, 1823, Sarah J. Hale; m.

(2) 4 Nov., 1842, Abigail P. Lambert (112-70) ; d. 4 Oct., 1875.
Descendants in male line now (1932) living in Rowley.

48-70. M alin a, b. 11 Mar., 1803 ; d. 17 Mar., 1840 ; unm.

48-71. Bradstreet, b. 6 Mar., 1806 ; m. in Ipswich, 4 Nov., 1827, Sarah W.
Hooper; d. 14 Dec., 1867.

48-72. Elizabeth, b. 17 May, 1808 ; d. 28 July, 1835 ; unm.

48-73. George W.,* b. 13 Dec., 1810; Bowdoin Coll., 1835; Congregational
Minister; d. in Buxton, Me., 12 Feb., 1867; bur. in Rowley.

48-74. Phebe Jewett, b. 9 Feb., 1814; d. 11 Oct., 1837 ; unm.

48-57. Richard5 Cressey (John 48-20; John 48-3; William. 48;
Mighill of Ipswich), born 2 July, 1770; married 24 Mar., 1795,
Dorothy (Dolly), daughter of Moses Bradstreet (25-61) ; died 20 Feb.,
1836. She died 13 Mar., 1858. His home was the homestead of his
father, on the west side of Central Street, and included the original
lots laid out to Thomas Leaver (115), John Trumble (204) and John
Haseltine (84).

Children born in Rowley :

48-75. Dorothy,6 b. 5 July, 1796; d. 18 Sept., 1825 ; unm.

* “George Creasey, of Rowley, may take the name of George W. Creasey’’ (Act
approved 8 Apr., 1835).

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48-76. Elizabeth, b. 18 Aug., 1797; m. 28 Oct., 1824, Edmund Boynton;
m. (2) Greenleaf Hazen ; d. 22 Oct., 1877.

48-77. Sarah Mighill, b. 21 Feb., 1800; in. 13 Oct., 1830, Dr. George Moody;
d. 9 Dec., 1880.

48-78. Charles, b. 26 Sept., 1802 ; m. (int. 29 Dec., 1832) Mary Bradley
of Haverhill ; d. 3 Sept., 1848.

48-79. Thomas Bradstreet, b. 16 Oct., 1804; m. 25 Nov., 1829, Rlioda Ann
Whittier; m. (2) Widow Emily W. Lydston of Newburyport. He
was a soldier, 1861-5, and d. 7 Mar., 1890.

48-80. Richard, b. 8 Apr., 1807 ; m. 20 Oct., 1833, Mary Elizabeth Harris ;
d. 17 Sept., 1864.

48-81. Lucy Jane, b. 12 Apr., 1810; m. 17 Apr., 1832, Joshua Hale; d.
16 June, 1873.

48-82. Mary, b. 29 Jan., 1813 ; m. 22 Sept., 1835, Sherburne Clifford Blodg’-
ette ; d. 18 Apr., 1899. Their son, George Brainard7 Blodgette,
was b. in Georgetown, 6 Dec., 1845 ; A. B., Brown Univ., 1866 ; A. M.,
Brown, 1869 ; A. M., Bowdoin Coll. 1869 ; LL. B., Harvard L. S.,
1870; Corp. 48th Mass. Vols. in the Civil War; member Newbury¬
port Commandery, K. T.

He m. 20 Feb., 1872, Ella, dau. of Joshua Rust and Elizabeth
Ann (Cate) Millett, who was b. 20 Feb., 1853. Joshua Rust Millett
was b. 17 May, 1823, and d. 4 Oct., 1899. His wife was b. 15 Aug.,
1823, and d. 22 June, 1886. See (101-197).

George B. Blodgette d. 17 Jan., 1918. His widow d. 8 Dec., 1925.
Both bur. in Rowley. His home was the homestead of his grand¬
father Cressey.

Children born in Rowley :

i. George Brainard, s b. 13 Dec., 1872 ; m. in Denver, Col., Rosa
May, dau. of Dr. Josiali C. and Mary J. (Goodwin) Camp¬
bell, who was born in Charleston, Vt., 18 Dec., 1874. He
d. 15 Apr., 1932. Their son, George Campbell, was b. in
Barton, Vt., 4 Sept., 1914.

ii. Thornton, b. 10 July, 1877 ; d. 4 Oct., 1878.

iii. Gladys, b. 26 Aug., 1886; m. in Cleveland, Ohio, 10 June, 1922,

Ernest Loren, son of Mayo Loren and Flora Elizabeth
Styles (Thompson) Cookson ; residence, Cleveland.

iv. Weldon, b. 27 Aug., 1888 ; m. 17 July, 1913, Rose, dau. of

Albert and Catherine (Dukat) Chabek, who was b. in
Cleveland, 6 Jan., 1884 ; residence Cleveland. Their son,
Weldon George, was b. 12 June, 1924.

48-83. Moses Bradstreet, b. 7 Feb., 1815 ; d. 21 Mar., 1900 ; unm.

48-84. Irene Bradstreet, b. 30 Sept., 1820; d. 6 Nov., 1898; unm.

CROSBY

49. Thomas1 Crosby was born in Yorkshire, England, about
1575, son of Anthony and Alison Crosby of Wheldrake, Yorkshire,
whose will, proved 7 Mar., 1599-1600, is on file in Prerogative and
Exchequer Court of York. He married 19 Oct., 1600, Jane, daughter
of William and Constance (Lambert) Sotheren of Holme-on-Spalding-
Moor. She was baptized at Holme, 4 Mar., 1581.

He was of Cambridge about 1639. He, of Rowley, by deed, dated
10 Oct., 1649, sold Edmund Frost of Cambridge, a parcel of land in
Cambridge (Middlesex Deeds, 3 : 424) ; he, of Rowley, by deed of 1651,

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

sold an old house and about six acres of land in Cambridge, bounded
with Thomas Longhorne (see Richard Longhorne 120) on the east, &c.
(Middlesex Deeds, 8: 236) ; he bought, 30: 2 mo. 1656, the house and
lot in Rowley of John Haseltine (84) (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips. : 230); he
and his wife, Jane, by deed of gift, dated 12 Feb., 1658, convey every
estate of theirs, both here and in England, to their grandchild, Anthony
Crosbv (49-5), reserving only their maintenance during life (Essex
Deeds, 2 Ips.: 116).

He died in Rowley, and was buried 6 May, 1661. His widow, Jane,
was buried 2 Mav, 1662.

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Their children, born in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, England, were :

49-1. Anthony, 2 b. about 1602 ; d. in Holme, — June, 1632 ; unm.

49-2. Thomas, b. about 1604 ; d. in Holme, 28 Dec., 1658, without male
issue surviving.

49-3. William, b. about 1606 : m. in Seaton, Yorkshire, England, 2 Apr.,

1633, Anne Wright. She was bur. at Holme-on-Spaulding-Moor, 22
June, 1636. He prob. d. in England, before 1640. Their only sur¬
viving child was Anthony, brought to Massachusetts by his grand¬
father, Thomas Crosby above, and is the Dr. Anthony Crosby (49-5).

49-4. Simon, b. about 1608 ; m. in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Eng., 21 Apr.,

1634, Anne, daughter of Thomas and Isabel (Watson) Brigham of
Holme-on-Spalding-Moor. She was sister to Widow Constance
Crosby (50). He came to Cambridge, Mass., about 1635 with his
wife and child, and was the first Crosby to come to New England.
He died in Cambridge, Mass., Sept., 1639.

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49-5. Dr. Anthony3 Crosby (William 49-3; Thomas 49), bap¬
tized in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, England, 5 Oct., 1635; was the first
physician of record in Rowley; married 28 Dec., 1659, Prudence Wade
of Ipswich. Jonathan Wade, of Ipswich, mentions in his will of 22 :
3 mo. 1669, child Prudence, wife of Anthony Crosby, and her sons
Thomas, Jonathan and Nathaniel (Essex Probate, 304: 125).

He was about 23 years old, 1660 (Ct. R.). His homestead was the
dwelling-house and lot formerly of Mr. Henry Sandys (163) and the
lot formerly of Mr. Edward Carlton (35), on the northeasterly corner
of Central and Cross Streets (Essex Deeds, 3 Ips.: 5). He was buried
16 Jan., 1672-3. The inventory of his estate was taken 19 Feb., 1672-3
(Essex Probate).

His widow. Prudence, married (2) 9 July, 1673, Rev. Seaborn
Cotton of Hampton, as his second wife. They had son Rowland, born
29 Aug., 1674; Harvard Coll., 1696; and a son Wade who died young.
Rev. Seaborn Cotton died 19 Apr., 1686 (Savage). She married (3)
in Rowley, 7 Nov., 1685* (Ct. R.), John Hammond of Watertown.
She died 1 Sept., 1711, in her 74th year (C. S. Watertown). The
Crosby children moved to Hampton, with their mother; Nathaniel
returned and was taxed in Rowley, 1691. See Anthony Austin (7).

Children born in "Rowley :

49 - 6. Thomas,4 b. 4 Mar., 1660-1 ; m. Deborah - .

49 - 7. Jonathan, b. 26 : 11 mo. 1663 ; bur. 27 May, 1664.

* This date is undoubtedly a mistake of the town clerk of Rowley in his return
to the court. He omitted to enter this marriage on Rowley record.

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49-8. Jonathan, b. 26 : 8 mo. 1665 ; settled in York, Me.; d. before 30 Sept.,
1698, without issue. Soldier in the Canada Expedition, 1690, and
d. in or by reason of said service.

49-9. Nathaniel, b. 5 : 12 mo. 1666; d. soon (Ch. E.).

49-10. Nathaniel, b. 27 Sept., 1668; m. Elizabeth Bennett (16-2).

49-6. 'Thomas4 Crosby (Dr. Anthony 49-5; William 49-3; Thomas
49), born 4 Mar., 1660-1; was a school-master in Hampton, N. H. ;

married Deborah - . Thomas Crosby of Hampton and his wife,

Deborah, by deed, dated 30 Sept., 1698, sold to his brother, Nathaniel
Crosby of Rowley, all his right in the house and land in Rowley “that
was my father Anthony Crosby’s and all the right in the right brother
Jonathan Crosby had when he died and also the right in the dower of
my mother, Mistress Prudence Hanion of Watertown” (Essex Deeds,
89: 115).

Child of record in Eowley :

49-11. Anthony,5 bp. 20 Nov., 1687 ; lived in Hamilton, N. H., where he was
a weaver.

Children of record in Hampton, N. H. :

49-12. Hannah, b. 27 Dec., 1687.

49-13. Abigail, b. 2 June, 1689.

49-14. Prudence, b. 8 Mar., 1692 : m. in Hampton Falls, N. H., 24 Mar.,
1715, John Johnson of Greenland, N. H.

49-15. Jonathan, b. 8 May, 1694 ; d. young.

49-16. Mehetabel, b. 5 Jan., 1696.

49-17. Elizabeth, b. 26 Apr., 1699.

49-18. Jonathan, b. 24 Jan., 1701.

49-19. Samuel, b. 22 Nov., 1703.

49-10. Nathaniel4 Crosby (Dr. Anthony 49-5; William, 49-3;
Thomas 49), born 27 Sept., 1668; married 13 Dec., 1693, Elizabeth,
daughter of Dr. David Bennet (16); died 7 Mar., 1699-1700. His
home in Rowley was the homestead of his father.

Administration granted 29 Mar., 1700, to his widow, Elizabeth
(Essex Probate, 307: 23). The inventory shows “Housing and land
at home on the southerly side of the brook five acres, on the northerly
side of the brook three acres.” His widow, Elizabeth, married (2)
John Scott (168-10).

Children born in Bowley :

49-20. Jonathan,5 b. 11 Sept., 1694; m. 5 Aug., 1718, Hannah Wicom
(217-23) ; moved to York, Me., about 1722, and d. before 1737.
His son, John,6 bp. in Eowley, 8 Oct., 1721, made choice of John
Bailey of Eowley to be his guardian, 16 May, 1737, being then
15 years old (Essex Probate, 317:148). This John6 Crosby was
dismissed, 17 Feb., 1744, from Eowley Ch. to the Second Ch. in
Lancaster.

49-21. Elizabeth, b. 7 Aug., 1697 ; m. John Bailey (10-27).

49-22. Nathaniel, bp. 27 Aug., 1699; m. Hephsibah Pearson (140-60).

49-22. Nathaniel5 Crosby (Nathaniel 49-10; Dr. Anthony 49-5 ;
William 49-3; Thomas 49), baptized 27 Aug., 1699; married 7 Feb.,

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

1720-1, Hephsibah, daughter of Stephen Pearson (140-12). By deed,
acknowledged 16 Mar., 1721-2, he conveyed to his father, John Scott
of Rowley, all his part of the estate of his father, Nathaniel Crosby,
dec’d, and also what right he may have in his mother Scott's dower
(Essex Deeds, 87: 269).

They moved to Killingly, Conn., where he bought of Samson How,
22 May, 1722, 100 acres of land, and where he died 24 Aug., 1770.
Widow Hephsibah died there, 30 Oct., 1771.

Children of record in Killingly :

49-23. Nathaniel, e b. 6 June ,1729.

49-24. Richard, b. 9 Mar., 1730 ; d. 10 Dec., 1736.

49-25. Stephen, b. 5 Jan., 1733-4; m. 16 Feb., 1755, Hannah Carrall of
Killingly.

49-26. Jonathan, b. 1 May, 1737 ; d. 13 Sept., 1742.

49-27. Richard, b. 22 July, 1740 ; d. 10 Sept., 1742.

CROSBY

50. Widow Constance1 Crosby had an acre and half house lot,
1643. This lot was, after her death, owned by John Pickard (145),
and in later records is called a “two acre lot.” It is probable she came
with Rev. Ezekiel Rogers’ company, bringing her three daughters.

Her husband, Robert Crosby, a relative of Thomas Crosby (49),
died before she came to Massachusetts. She was the daughter of
Thomas and Isabel (Watson-Ellithorpe) Brigham of Holme-on-Spald-
ing-Moor, Yorkshire, England, where she was born about 1602. Thomas
Brigham had but two children, Constance and Anne. Anne married
Simon Crosby (49-4). Administration on the estate of Thomas Brig¬
ham of Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, was granted 19 Mar., 1632-3 to his
daughters Constance Brigham, alias Crosby, and Anna Brigham (Adm,
Act Books, P. and E. Court of York, Harthill Deanery). Her mother,
Isabel Brigham, was buried in Holme, 25 June, 1634, leaving a will
in which she mentions her two daughters: “Item I give to Constance
Crosby my daughter Five shillings. Item I give to Anne Crosby my
daughter Five shillings” (P. and E. York Wills, Yol. 42, fol. 281).

Widow Constance Crosby was buried in Rowley, Mass., 25 Jan.,
1683-4. See will of Richard Longhorne (120).

“To this Honoured Court now sitting at Ipswitch: 4.3.1674 Con¬
stance Crosbie Grandmother to this Orphan Sarah Longhorne under¬
standing that Daniell Wickam is like to be perswaded to accept of
Gardianship for her: I thinking that she had need of one that hath
more experienc to oversee her and for other Reasons I am very unwill¬
ing & doe desire that such a thing may not be proceeded in or Granted
till Thomas Longhorne of Cambridg her uncle Ivnowes & Gives his
Consent; for he takes more care of the children then I expected he
would have don : not more at psent your poor & Humble servant &
Handmaide

Custance Crosbie”

(Essex Co. Ct. Files, 21: 45).

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Children of record in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, England :

50-1. John,2 bp. 25 Jan., 1623-4; d. young’.

50-2. Jane, bp. 22 Apr., 1627 ; m. John Pickard (145).

50-3. Mary, bp. 4 Dec., 1629; m. Richard Longhorne (120).

50-4. Robert, bp. 22 July, 1632; prob. d. young.

50-5. Hannah, bp. 31 Oct., 1634; m. John Johnson (105).

CROSS CROSSE

501. Margaret Crosse, “a widdowe,” was admitted to the First
Church in Boston, 6: 11 mo. (Jan)., 1638; mentioned 5: 6 mo. 1647,
in will of Robert Hunter (95), as of Rowley Church, and is given ten
shillings; also mentioned, 1650, in will of William Bellingham (14).
She was sister of Ezekiel Northern! (132), and married (2) Sergt.
John Palmer (135).

The Mary Cross, “servant to Mrs. Shove,” who was before the Essex
Co. Ct., 8 mo. 1650 and 1 mo. 1651, for lying and stealing, is not found
to be akin to Margaret Crosse (50-C). See Widow Margery Shove (177).

DANIEL

51. Mary Daniel, “mayd,” was baptized 6 Dec., 1691. She next
appears in the case of Margaret Scott, widow, charged with “certain
detestable Arts called Witchcraft and Sorceries.” “The Deposition of
Mary Daniel aged nineteen years or thereabout,” dated 4 Aug., 1692,
was sworn to before “ye Jury of Inquest” 15 Sept., 1692 (Gage).
She married Robert Greenough (72).

DAVIS

52. Cornelius2 Davis was the son of John1 of Newbury, where
he was born 15 Apr., 1653. He had five children born in Newbury.
His wife, Sarah, died 6 Mar., 1695-6. He married (2) in Rowley/
24 Aug., 1696, Elizabeth, widow of John Hidden (87-2). She died
in Rowley, 4 Oct., 1728.

He was a soldier “in ye Narragansett War against ye Indians”
(Essex Deeds, 65: 228). Soon after his second marriage he removed
to Rowley, and died there 16 Mar., 1730-1 (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

52-1. Elizabeth,2 b. in Newbury, 13 July, 1697 ; m. 16 May, 1733, Daniel
Foster of Ipswich.

52-2. Sarah, b. 22 July, 1699; m. John Cressey (48-3).

52- 3. Nathan, b. 15 June, 1701; m. (int. 8 Aug., 1724) Mary Davis of

Ipswich; d. 23 June, 1776 (Byfield Ch. R.).

DECKER

53. John Decker, married 18 June, 1680, Mary, daughter of Ben¬
jamin Scott (168) ; died 28 Oct., 1694. She died 25 Dec., 1700.

Children born in Haverhill :

53- 1. Elizabeth, b. 1 Apr., 1681 ; m. in Rowley, 25 July, 1717, Nathaniel

Perkins.

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53-2. John, b. 20 Nov., 1683 ; m. in Rowley, 21 Jan., 1705-6, Sarah, dan. of
Dr. David Bennett (16).

53-3. Joseph, b. 24 Nov., 1684.

53- 4. Benjamin, b. 20 Mar., 1687-8.

DICKINSON

54. Thomas1 Dickinson had an acre and half house lot on Brad¬
ford Street, registered, 1643. He brought with him his wife, Jennet.
He was buried 29 : 1 mo. 1662. His will, dated 8 Mar., 1661-2, men¬
tions wife, Jennet; son James, and four daughters, but names only
Sarah (Essex Probate). Widow Jennet married (2) John Whipple
of Ipswich. Widow Jennet Whipple was buried in Rowley, 1 Eeb., 1686.

Children born in Rowley :

54- 1. James,2 b. 6 : 7 mo. 1640; m. Rebecca - .

54-2. Mary, b. 27 : 7 mo. 1642; m. Abel Langley (113).

54-3. Sarah, b. 18 Oct., 1644; m. Jeremiah Jewett (101-1).

54-4. Mercy, b. — 8 mo. 1646 ; m. in Ipswich, 30 June, 1668, Nathaniel Adams
of Ipswich.

54-5. Martha, b. 9 : 12 mo. 1648 ; m. in Ipswich, 9 Dec., 1669, William
Quarles of Ipswich.

54-6. Thomas, b. 26 : 8 mo. 1655 ; bur. 30 Mar., 1659.

54-1. James2 Dickinson ( Thomas 54), born 6: 7 mo. 1640; mar¬
ried Rebecca - ; died 26 June, 1698. His will, dated 25 June, 1698,

mentions wife, Rebecca; eldest son, Thomas; sons James, Samuel and
George; daughters Sarah, Mercy and Mary (Essex Probate, 306: 60
and Pile 7656). His widow, Rebecca, married (2) Lieut. John Dresser
(58-1).

Children born in Rowley :

54-7. Sarah, 3 b. 25 Aug., 1664; m. 18 Apr., 1684, John Andrews of Boxford.

She was dismissed, 30 July, 1693, from Rowley Church to the church
in Topsfield (Ch. R.).

54-8. Thomas, b. 21 Nov., 1666 ; m. Elizabeth Platts (147-5).

54-9. Mercy, bp. 20 June, 1669 ; m. John Dresser (58-6).

54-10. John, b. 24 Mar., 1671-2 ; prob. d. young.

54-11. Mary, b. 14 Nov., 1675 ; m. 30 Mar., 1696, Joseph Andrews of Box-
ford.

54-12. James, b. 30 June, 1678 ; m. Mary Wood (220-25).

54-13. Samuel, b. 4 Feb., 1680-1 ; m. Ruth Nelson (130-14).

54-14. George, b. 6 Mar., 1683-4 ; m. Martha Nelson (130-13).

54-15. Rebecca, b. 30 Oct., 1688 ; d. 9 June, 1689.

54-8. Thomas3 Dickinson ( James 54-1; Thomas 54), born 21
Nov., 1666; married 3 June, 1691, Elizabeth, daughter of Jonathan
Platts (147). She died 30 Aug., 1716. He married (2) 27 May,
1717, Damaris, daughter of Thomas Leaver (115-2). He died 8 Sept.,
1737. His will, dated 28 Jan., 1733-4, mentions wife, Damaris; sons
John, Thomas who is executor, Jonathan and Joseph (Essex Probate,

DICKINSON HOUSE, JEWETT STREET, GEORGETOWN
Built before 1700, perhaps by James Dickinson (54-l); owned after 1704 by Samuel Dickinson (54-13).

DICKINSON HOUSE, MILLWOOD
Built about 1735 by Joseph Dickinson (54-20).

-

.*

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322: 143). His widow, Damaris, married (2) 16 July, 1746, Capt.
Daniel Hardy of Bradford.

Children born in Rowley :

54-16. John,4 b. 16 Mar., 1691-2; m. Susanna Gage (69-8).

54-17. Thomas, b. 18 Mar., 1694-5 ; m. Elizabeth Pickard (145-24).

54-18. Elizabeth, b. 19 Apr., 1699 ; d. 1 Apr., 1708.

54-19. Jonathan, b. 18 Nov. (bp. David, 30 Nov.), 1701 (see Burpee, 32-13) ;
m. Mary Pickard (145-25).

54-20. Joseph, bp. 2 Mar., 1706-7; m. Sarah Jewett (100-48).

54-12. James3 Dickinson ( James 54-1; Thomas 54), born 30
June, 1678; married 16 July, 1701, Mary, daughter of Thomas Wood
(220-3). He died 5 Jan., 1705-6 (G-. S.). Administration granted
2 Dec., 1706, to his widow, Mary (Essex Probate, 309: 116). She
married (2) Daniel Pearson (140-43).

Children born in Rowley :

54-21. Mary,4 b. 29 Nov., 1703.

54-22. James, b. 31 Dec., 1705.

54-13. Samuel3 Dickinson ( James 54-1; Thomas 54), born 4
Feb., 1680-1; married 6 Apr., 1704, Ruth, daughter of Capt. Philip
Nelson (130-1). He died 17 Dec., 1756. His will, dated 12 Nov.,
1756, mentions wife, Ruth; daughters Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Searle,
Mary, Rebecca, wife of Daniel Tenney; daughter-in-law Sarah Dickin¬
son, widow of son Samuel, deceased, to be executrix; grandchild Mary
Noyes; and as children of son Samuel, deceased, Abijah, Oliver, Phebe,
Jane and Sarah Dickinson (Essex Probate, 334: 270). His widow,
Ruth, died 27 Mar., 1760, aged 80 years (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

54-23. Samuel,4 b. 30 May, 1707; m. Sarah Bailey (10-31).

54-24. Elizabeth, b. 17 Sept., 1709 ; m. Samuel Searle (170-6).

54-25. Lucy, bp. 27 Jan., 1711-2 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; d. soon.

54-26. Lucy, bp. 21 July, 1717 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. 4 July, 1739, Enoch
Noyes of Newbury.

54-27. Mary, mentioned in her father’s will, 1756.

54-28. Rebecca, b. about 1721; m. Daniel Tenney (195-52).

54-14. George3 Dickinson ( James 54-1; Thomas 54), born 6
Mar., 1683-4; married 2 May, 1705, Martha, daughter of Capt. Philip
Nelson (130-1; died 18 June,1' 1732. She died 19 Apr., 1743.

Children of record in Rowley :

54-29. Sarah,4 bp. 3 Feb., 1705 ; m. 8 Oct., 1730, John George of Amesbury;
d. in Rowley, 21 Mar., 1733-4.

54-30. George, bp. 3 Aug., 1707; m. Sarah Spofford (184-32).

54-31. Rebecca, b. 5 Nov., 1710; m. 22 Mar., 1732-3, Samuel Metcalf of
Ipswich.

54-32. James, bp. 23 Sept., 1716.

54-16. John4 Dickinson ( Thomas 54-8; James 54-1; Thomas 54),
born 16 Mar., 1691-2; married 7 Jan., 1718-9, Susanna, daughter of

06 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Thomas Gage (69). She died 11 July, 1750. He married (2) 5 July,
1753, Sarah, widow of John Platts (147-11). She died — Feb., 1789.
He died 7 Jan., 1786. Administration granted, 4 Sept., 1792, to his
grandson, Joshua Dickinson (Essex Probate, 362: 190).

Children of record in Rowley :

54-33. Elizabeth,5 b. 26 Nov., 1723; m. Isaac Burpee (32-35).

54-34. Sarah, b. 31 May, 1726.

54-35. John, b. 11 Feb., 1727-8 ; m. Mehitable Pickard of Boxford.

54-36. An infant, d. 1729.

54-37. William, bp. 7 Feb., 1730-1 ; d. — Mar., 1731.

54-38. William, bp. 30 July, 1732 ; d. 22 Dec., 1735.

54-17. Thomas4 Dickinson ( Thomas 54-8; James 54-1; Thomas
54), born 18 Mar., 1694-5; married 27 May, 1723, Elizabeth, daughter
of Capt. Samuel Pickard (145-6). She died 16 Feb., 1769. He died
30 June, 1771. His will, dated 22 Sept., 1770, mentions daughter
Hannah Dickinson, to have one half of the estate and be executrix;
four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joshua, Jane, and Ezekiel Saunders,
children of daughter Jane Saunders, deceased; son-in-law Humphrey .
Saunders (Essex Probate, 347: 120).

Children of record in Rowley :

54-39. Thomas,5 b. 25 May, 1724; d. 19 Dec., 1757.

54-40. Hannah, b. 18 Sept., 1725 ; d. young.

54-41. An infant, d. 7 July, 1728.

54-42. Hannah, bp. 29 Sept., 1728; d. 21 Dec., 1735.

54-43. Moses, b. 11 Oct., 1729; d. 10 Dec., 1735.

54-44. Joshua, b. 21 June, 1732; d. 7 Nov., 1754; unm.

54-45. Elizabeth, bp. 4 Aug., 1734; d. 14 Aug., 1734.

54-46. Jane, b. 11 Nov., 1735 ; m. 26 June, 1759, Humphrey Saunders; d.
16 Apr., 1767.

54-47. Hannah (Sarah, Ch. R.), b. 22 Oct., 1738 ; m. Joseph Dresser (58-
101).

54-19. Jonathan4 Dickinson ( Thomas 54-8; James 54-1; Thomas
54), born 18 Nov., 1701; married 16 Dec., 1736, Mary, daughter of
Capt. Samuel Pickard (145-6) ; died 23 July, 1769, without issue.
His will, dated 16 Nov., 1765, mentions wife, Mary, to have the whole
estate and be executrix (Essex Probate, 346: 2).

She died 21 Aug., 1776. Her will, dated 16 Aug., 1774, mentions
herself as widow of Jonathan; cousins Joseph Pickard, Jr., Jeremiah
Pickard, William Dickinson, Moses Dickinson, Joshua Dickinson, James
Dickinson, Samuel Pickard, Jacob Pickard, Elizabeth Felton, Anne
Pingry, wife of Stephen, Mary Ellsworth, wife of Edward, Jane
Brocklebank, wife of Samuel, Rebecca Kilborn, Mehitable Dickinson,
Elizabeth Pingry, Mary Ellsworth, Jane Brocklebank; Jonathan Dick¬
inson, son of Moses, a minor, to have the homestead and all the resi¬
due; Francis Pingry, executor (Essex Probate, 352: 121).

54-20. Joseph4 Dickinson ( Thomas 54-8; James 54-1; Thomas
54), baptized 2 Mar., 1706-7; married 12 June, 1732, Sarah, daughter

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of Nathaniel Jewett (100-18) ; died 19 Feb., 1748-9. Administration
granted 24 Apr., 1749 (Essex Probate, 328: 496). “July 8, 1753,
Widow Sarah Dickinson was dismissed to the Ch. in the West Parish”
(Ch. R.). She died 3 May, 1771. Her will, dated 18 Feb., 1771, men¬
tions herself as widow of Joseph; son Joseph, only 5 shillings; sons
William and Moses, to have most of her estate; sister Mary Dickinson;
grandchild Ellsworth (Essex Probate, 347: 61).

Children born in Rowlev :

54-48. Joseph,5 b. 4 Apr., 1733 ; d. 8 June, 1733.

54-49. Joseph, b. 24 Mar., 1733-4; d. 25 Mar., 1772, “a Bachelor — in a fit.”
Adm. granted 26 May, 1772 (Essex Probate, 347:460).

54-50. Mark, b. 13 Aug., 1735; d. 17 Nov., 1754.

54-51. Nathaniel, b. 19 May, 1737 ; d. 24 Oct., 1754.

54-52. Elizabeth, b. 27 Jan., 1739-40 ; d. 21 Nov., 1754.

54-53. William, b. 21 Mar., 1741-2 ; m. Martha Wallingford.

54-54. Moses, b. 6 Apr., 1744; m. Eunice Wood (220-64).

54-55. Sarah, b. 25 or 26 Oct., 1746; m. Edward Ellsworth (64-14).

54-56. Jonathan, b. 2 Feb., 1748-9 ; d. 6 July, 1749.

54-22. James4 Dickinson ( James 54-12; James 54-1; Thomas
54 ), born 31 Dec., 1705; married 5 Mar., 1740-1, Sarah, daughter of
Samuel Stickney (189-30).

Children born in Rowley :

54-57. Paul,5 b. 14 May, 1742.

54-58. Moses, b. 22 Sept., 1743.

54-59. Sarah, b. 27 Feb., 1745-6.

54-60. James, b. 6 Mar., 1747-8.

54-23. Samuel4 Dickinson ( Samuel 54-13; James 54-1; Thomas
54), born 30 May, 1707; married (int. 3 Mar., 1732-3) Sarah, daugh¬
ter of Capt. Jonathan Bailey (10-9) ; died 12 Jan., 1750-1 (Byfield
Ch. R.). His widow, Sarah, died 1789 (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley (Byfield Church Record) :

54-61. Oliver,5 bp. 29 Dec., 1734 ; d. soon.

54-62. Ptiebe, bp. 11 Sept., 1737 ; d. unm. Her will, dated 2 Jan., 1815,
proved 6 Aug., 1816, mentions niece Sally Pillsbury; Rebecca
Brocklebank, daughter of my niece Phebe Adams, dec’d ; Rap-
sima Adams; nephew Paul Pillsbury, exr. (Essex Probate, 389:
467).

54-63. Abijah, bp. 13 Jan., 1739-40 ; mentioned in his grandfather Dickin¬
son’s will, 1756. By deed, dated 19 July, 1770, Abijah Dickinson
of Pownalborough, County of Lincoln, Mass., cordwainer, sells,
for 66 pounds, to “My brother Oliver Dickinson of Rowley,” all
rights in the estate of “My honored Grandfather and Father Sam¬
uel Dickinson both of Rowley,” dec’d. (Essex Deeds, 205:214).

54-64. Oliver, bp. 13 Dec., 1741 ; d. 26 Dec., 1814, aged 74 years. His will,
dated 23 Apr., 1813, mentions sister Phebe Dickinson to have all
his est. ; Thomas Gage, Jr., exr. (Essex Probate, 386: 411). Rev.
soldier.

54-65. Jane, bp. 8 July, 1744; m. Samuel Brocklebank (29-60).

54-66. Elisha, bp. 22 Jan., 1748-9; d. 18 Mar., 1756.

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54-67. Sarah, bp., 5 May, 1751 ; m. in Newbury, 24 Mar., 1774, Parker
Pillsbury of Newbury. Their son, Paul Pillsbury, was the inventor
of many useful machines.

54-30. George4 Dickinson ( George 54-14; James 54-1; Thomas
54), baptized 3 Aug., 1707; married 10 Jan., 1733-4, Sarah, daughter
of Capt. John Spofford (184-10). They moved to Ashburnham where
he died 15 Nov., 1776, and she died, 10 Sept., 1780.

Children of record in Powley :

54-68. Jeremiah, s bp. 6 Oct., 1734 ; d. 6 June, 1736.

54-69. Jeremiah, b. 16 Dec., 1736.

54-70. Daniel, bp. 10 June, 1739.

54-71. David, bp., 18 Oct., 1741.

54-72. Amos, bp. 18 Mar., 1743-4.

54-35. John5 Dickinson ( John 54-16; Thomas 54-8; James 54-1;
Thomas 54), born 11 Feb., 1727-8; married 6 Nov., 1750, Mehitable
Pickard of Boxford. He died before 26 Mar., 1785, when John Dick¬
inson (54-16), in his deed conveying land to Joshua Dickinson, men¬
tions “the heirs of my son John Dickinson Deceased” (Essex Deeds,
148: 73). Administration granted 8 Feb., 1803, to Isaac Wilson, Jr.,
of Danvers (Essex Probate, 370: 140). Dower set off to Widow Mehi¬
table, 25 Apr., 1803 (Essex Probate, 370: 436). She died 3 Jan., 1814.

Children of record in Rowley :

54-73. Susanna, c bp. 24 June, 1753 ; d. 7 July, 1753.

54-74. Mehitable, bp. 22 Sept., 1754; m. 13 Mar., 1783, John Dresser of
Boxford ; d. in Boxford, 16 Mar., 1823, “aged 68 years.”

54-75. Joshua, bp. 29 Feb., 1756 ; m. Elizabeth Saunders.

54-76. Dolly, bp. 12 Mar., 1758 ; m. in Danvers, 7 Dec., 1779, Isaac Wilson,
3d, of Danvers. By deed, dated 2 June, 1783, Isaac Wilson, 3d,
of Danvers, and Dolly, his wife, quit claim to Joshua Dickinson,
all their interest in their father’s estate (Essex Deeds, 212: 170).
It may be observed that by this purchase Joshua Dickinson (54-
75) owned two-thirds of his father’s homestead, with his sister,
Mehitable, owning one-third. By deed, dated 21 May, 1801, Joshua
Dickinson sold his two-thirds to Darius Dickinson (Essex Deeds,
170:143). This Darius Dickinson* d. in Ipswich, 24 Aug., 1849,
aged 72 years.

54-77. An infant, twin, d. 28 May, 1761.

54-78. Susannah, twin, bp. 31 May, 1761; d. 8 Dec., 1764.

54-53. William5 Dickinson ( Joseph 54-20; Thomas 54-8; James
54-1; Thomas 54), born 21 Mar., 1741-2; married in Bradford, 7 June,
1770, Martha Wallingford. She died 25 June, 1776, aged 24 years.
He married (2) 17 June, 1777, Priscilla, daughter of Abraham Foster
of Topsfield, where she was born 4 Aug., 1753. She died 9 Aug., 1785.
He married (3) (int. 26 Dec., 1788) Mercy or Mary Phillips. PTe

* Darius Dickinson was a son of Joshua. Dickinson (54-75), according to a deed
from John Dickinson to Darius Dickinson, 1799 (Essex Probate), and also deed
from Israel Cook and wife, Susannah, of Lyme, N. H., to Darius Dickinson, 1799
(Grafton Co. N. H., Probate). See Genealogy of Boston and Eastern Mass., 1: 32.
We find no record of the marriage of Joshua Dickinson (54-75) to his first wife,
nor of her death.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

died 22 Mar., 1825. Administration granted 4 Oct., 1825. Rev.
soldier. His widow, Mercy or Mary, died 24 Feb., 1833, aged 79 years.

Children born in Rowley:

54-79. James,6 b. 24 Oct., 1771 ; m. Dorothy Foster.

54-80. Abraham, b. 24 July, 1778 ; d. 26 Apr., 1848 ; unm.

54-81. William, b. 3 Aug., 1785 ; m. Lydia Foster.

54-82. Mary, b. 21 Apr., 1790.

54-83. Judith, b. 16 Sept., 1791; d. in Georgetown, 29 Sept., 1838 ; unm.

Her will, dated 29 Sept., 1838, mentions brother, Abraham Dickin¬
son, to have the homestead ; William Phillips Dickinson, N. Au¬
gustus Dickinson, and Cynthia Phillips, single-woman, of Rowley
(Essex Probate, 410:276).

54-84. Priscilla, b. 16 Oct., 1793 ; d. 10 Nov., 1833 ; unm.

54-54. Moses5 Dickinson ( Joseph 54-20; Thomas 54-8; James
54-1; Thomas 54), born 6 Apr., 1744; married 12 Mar., 1767, Eunice,
daughter of Thomas Wood (220-53).

Children born in Rowley :

54-85. Thomas,6 b. 11 July, 1768; m. 22 Nov., 1791, Lydia Perley (142-14).
54-86. Jonathan, b. 6 Mar., 1771 ; m. in Ipswich, 30 Jan., 1793, Hepzibah
Hazen (85-55).

54-87. Moses, b. 12 June, 1774.

54-88. John, b. 27 July, 1776.

54-89. Sarah, b. 19 Nov., 1778.

54-90. Amos, b. 3 July, 1781.

54-75. Joshua6 Dickinson ( John 54-35; John 54-16; Thomas 54-
8; James 54-1; Thomas 54), baptized 29 Feb., 1756; married 1 May,
1785, Elizabeth, daughter of Lieut. Humphrey and Jane (Dickinson
54-46) Saunders of Rowley. She was born in Rowley, 27 Jan., 1761,
and died 23 Nov., 1792. He died 22 Dec., 1802. Rev. soldier.

Administration granted 4 Jan., 1803, to John Pickard (Essex Pro¬
bate, 370: 69). John Pickard was appointed, 4 Jan., 1803, guardian
of Jane Dickinson, a minor, aged about 17 years, and of Elizabeth
Dickinson, a minor, aged 11 years, both children of Joshua Dickinson,
late of Rowley, deceased (Essex Probate Files, 7660).

Children of record in Rowley :

54-91. Jane, i b. about 1786; m. (int. 6 July, 1805) John Daniels, Jr.;

d. 20 June, 1842. He d. 1851. Children of record in Rowley:
Joshuas Dickinson, b. 29 May, 1807; Susan, b. 20 Dec., 1809; Jane
Matilda, b. 5 Jan., 1816; John Foster, b. 19 May, 1821.

54-92. Elizabeth, b. 24 Oct., 1791; m. 18 Apr., 1815, Reuben Howe, Jr.;

d. 8 Oct., 1835. He d. 25 Feb.; 1853. Children of record in Row-
ley: Elizabeth Saunders,6 b. 19 Jan., 1816; Amos Wood, b. 16 Jan.,
1819; Humphrey Saunders, b. 7 May, 1821; Eben Ira, b. 21 Aug.,
1824.

54-79. James6 Dickinson ( William 54-53; Joseph 54-20; Thomas
54-8; James 54-1; Thomas 54), born 24 Oct., 1771; married in
Ipswich, 2 Nov., 1803, Dorothy Foster of Ipswich. He died in George-

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town, 17 May, 1847. She died in Georgetown, 11 June, 1853, aged
70 years.

Child born in Rowley :

54-93. Sylvanus,7 b. 8 Apr., 1804.

54-81. William6 Dickinson ( William 54-53; Joseph 54-20;
Thomas 54-8; James 54-1; Thomas 54), born 3 Aug., 1785; married
in Ipswich, 6 June, 1816, Lydia Foster of Ipswich; died in Hamilton,
29 Dec., 1844 (Hamilton R.).

Children born in Rowley :

54-94. William Phillips,7 b. 18 Apr., 1817 ; m. in Hamilton, 20 Nov., 1845,
Nancy A., dau. of James Webber of Hamilton.

54- 95. Nathaniel Augustus, b. 24 Aug\,v 1820; m. in Hamilton, 25 Dec.,

1845, Susan P., dau. of Benjamin F. Brown of Rowley.

DORMAN

55. Ephraim Dorman, probably a Topsfield man.

Child of record in Rowley :

55- 1. Hannah, bp. 20 Mar., 1680-1.

DORMAN

56. “Goodman” Dorman (perhaps Timothy of Topsfield).

Children of record in Rowley :

56- 1. Seth, bp. 9 Dec., 1683.

56-2. Phebe, bp. 9 Dec., 1683.

DOWNES

57. Widow Elizabeth Downes joined the Rowley Church, 12
Apr., 1691.

Children of record in Rowley :

57-1. Richard, bp. 12 Apr., 1691.

57- 2. Elizabeth, bp. 12 Apr., 1691.

DRESSER

58. John1 Dresser, “shoemaker,” had an acre and half house lot
on Bradford Street, 1643. He was about 61 years old, 1668 (Essex
Ct. Files). He brought with him his wife, Mary. He was buried 19
Apr., 1672. His will, dated 5 Mar., 1671-2, mentions wife, Mary;
eldest son, John; son Samuel and daughter Elizabeth; grandchildren
John, Mary and Martha, children of son John; two daughters (un¬
named), children of son Samuel (Essex Probate).

Children born in Rowley:

58- 1. John, 2 b. about 1640; m. Martha Thorley (198-6).

58-2. Mary, b. 23 : 2 mo. 1642 ; bur. 27 Nov., 1659.

58-3. Samuel, b. 10: 12 mo. 1643; m. Mary Leaver (115-3).

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58-4. Jonathan, b. 8 : 11 mo. 1646 ; bur. 10 Dec., 1659.

58-5. Elizabeth, b. 10 Mar., 1649-50 ; m. Jonathan Hopkinson (91-2).

58-1. Lieut. John2 Dresser ( John 58), born about 1640; married
27 Nov., 1662, Martha, daughter of Richard Thorley (198). Thomas
Thorley of Newbury calls him “beloved brother,” and makes him execu¬
tor of his will, 1713. She died 29 June, 1700. He married (2) 7
Jan., 1701-2, Rebecca, widow of James Dickinson (54-1). She died
2 Apr., 1718. He moved to Newbury before 13 Apr., 1721 (Essex
Deeds, 41: 152). He died 14 Mar., 1723-4 (Ch. R.), in his 85th year.
“John Dresser formerly of Rowley, dyed at Newbury Mar. 14th 1724-5”
(Newbury R.).

Children born in Rowley :

58-6. John, 3 b. 4 : 10 mo. 1663; m. Mercy Dickinson (54-9).

58-7. Mary, b. 14 July, 1667; m. Daniel Thurston (199).

58-8. Martha, b. 1 Aug., 1671; m. in Ipswich, 11 July, 1695, Anthony
Potter of Ipswich.

58-9. Jonathan, b. 27 June, 1674; m. Sarah Leaver (115-5).

58-10. Jane, bp. 4 June, 1676; m. John Perley (141).

J58-11. Sarah, b. 4 Apr., 1678 ; m. Richard Boynton (22-11).

58-12. Richard, b. 24 June, 1679 ; m. in Topsfield, 29 June, 1708, Marcy
Peabody of Topsfield. He was then of “Woodstok.” In 1726 he
was of Killingly, Conn. (Essex Deeds, 51:194).

58-13. Nathaniel, b. 27 Aug., 1681; m. Elizabeth Wentworth (212-1).
58-14. Lydia, b. 14 July, 1684 ; d. 1689.

58-15. Elizabeth, b. 16 Feb., 1685-6 ; m. 4 Apr., 1706, Robert Day. They
were of Killingly, Conn., 1726.

58-3. Samuel2 Dresser ( John 58), born 10: 12 mo. 1643; mar¬
ried 9 Dec., 1668, Mary, daughter of Thomas Leaver (115). “Samuel
Dresser, senr dyed most suddenly Dec. 28, 1704” (Ch. R.). Adminis¬
tration granted, 1705 (Essex Probate, 308: 330). In the settlement
of his estate his widow, Mary; eldest son, Samuel; sons John, Joseph,
Thomas, Jeremiah, Benjamin and Henry; daughters Mary, Elizabeth
and Hannah, are mentioned. Sons Samuel and Joseph take the real
estate and pay the other heirs (Essex Probate File, 8323). His widow,
Mary, died 21 Aug., 1714. Her will, dated 25 July, 1714, mentions
children Mary, Samuel, Elizabeth, John, Joseph, Hannah, Thomas,
Benjamin and Henry (Essex Probate, 311: 184).

Children born in Rowley :

58-16. Mary,3 b. 16 June, 1670 ; m. 4 Dec., 1696, Daniel Foster of Ipswich.
58-17. Elizabeth, b. 2 Dec., 1671; m. John Stewart (188-7).

58-18. Samuel, b. 23 Aug., 1673; m. Mary Burpee (32-6).

58-19. John, b. 1 Apr., 1676; m. Margaret Acy (2-8).

58-20. Thomas, bp. 16 June, 1678 ; bur. 18 Aug., 1682.

58-21. Joseph, b. 14 Mar., 1679-80; m. Elizabeth Ivilbourne (106-20).

58-22. Hannah, b. 17 Feb., 1681-2 ; m. in Ipswich, 22 Mar., 1711-2, Samuel
Potter of Ipswich.

58-23. Thomas, bp. 10 Feb., 1683-4; d. soon.

58-24. Thomas, b. 4 Apr., 1685.

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58-25. Jeremiah, b. 30 June, 1687 ; d. before 25 July, 1714.

58-26. Benjamin, b. 29 Sept., 1689 ; m. in Boston, 10 Sept., 1712, Lydia
Vaughn, “both of Boston” (Boston B.).

58-27. Henry, b. 24 Apr., 1692 ; living, 11 Apr., 1715, when he receipted for
a portion of his father’s estate (Essex Probate File, 8323).

58-6. John3 Dresser (Lieut. John 58-1; John 58), born 4: 10 mo.
1663; married 7 June, 1688, Mercy, daughter of James Dickinson
(54-1) ; died 17 Nov., 1736 (Ch. R.). His will, dated 22 Jan., 1735-6,
mentions wife, Mercy; eldest son, John; sons Nathan, David and
Stephen; daughters Abigail, wife of John Abbott, Lydia, Mehitable,
Martha, and youngest daughter, Rebecca. Value of estate, by inven¬
tory, £784-14s (Essex Probate, 322:1). His widow, Mercy, died 12
Apr., 1751, “aged 82” (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

58-28. Abigail, 4 b. 1 May, 1689 ; m. 3 Feb., 1714-5, John Abbott.

58-29. Lydia, b. 10 Sept., 1691; m. Ebenezer Clark (41-13).

58-30. Mehitable, b. 6 July, 1694; m. Thomas Pickard (145-22).

58-31. John, b. 9 Feb., 1696; m. Hannah Boynton (21-12).

58-32. James, bp. 1 Oct., 1699 ; d. 16 Oct., 1699.

58-33. Nathan, b. 11 Apr., 1700; m. (int. 25 Apr., 1724) Lydia Foster of
Ipswich. They settled in Boxford and had children born there.
His dau., Lydia, d. in Rowley, 1 Mar., 1736 (Ch. R.).

58-34. Martha, b. 11 Mar., 1701-2; m. 6 Oct., 1730, Jabish Potter of
Ipswich.

58-35. David (Daniel, T. R.), b. 21 July, 1704; d. 15 Aug., 1770; unm. ;

styled “Ensign” (Ch. R.). Adm. granted 24 Sept., 1770, to John
and Stephen Dresser (Essex Probate, 346:330).

58-36. Stephen, b. 6 July, 1706 ; his will, dated 8 Sept., 1779, proved 7 May,
1782, mentions himself as of Rowley; cousin Jonathan Wood, Jr.,
to have all the estate and be executor (Essex Probate, 335: 62).
58-37. Rebecca, bp. 16 May, 1708; d. 22 Dec., 1772; unm. (Linebrook Ch. R.).

Her will, dated 2 Dec., 1772, mentions brother, Stephen Dresser,
to have “that share of land that fell to me out of my late brother
David Dresser’s estate” ; brothers John and Nathan Dresser ; sis¬
ter Martha Potter ; three daughters of sister Mehitable Pickard ;
cousins Mehitable Dickinson, daughter of John Dickinson, Jr.,
Elizabeth Southwick, wife of Isaac Southwick; John Dresser and
Jonathan Dresser (Essex Probate. 349:7).

58-9. Jonathan3 Dresser (Lieut. John 58-1; John 58), born 27
June, 1674; married 31 Oct., 1699, Sarah, daughter of Thomas Leaver
(115-2). He was of Pomfret, Conn., 9 Nov., 1726 (Essex Deeds, 51:
194).

Children born in Rowley :

58-38. Jonathan,4 b. 6 Aug., 1700 ; d. 17 July, 1701.

58-39. Jonathan, b. 23 July, 1702.

58-40. Thomas, b. 7 Nov., 1704.

58-41. Sarah, b. 2 Dec., 1706.

58-42. Richard, b. 17 Dec., 1708; d. 9 Sept., 1709.

58-43. Hannah, b. 19 Aug., 1711.

58-44. Nathan, b. 22 Feb., 1715-16.

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58-13. Nathaniel3 Dresser {Lieut. John 58-1; John 58), born
27 Aug., 1681 ; married 13 Nov., 1707, Elizabeth, daughter of Sylvanus
Wentworth (212). They resided in Rowley until 26 Mar., 1726, when
he sold a dwelling-house and about 32 acres of land, partly in Ipswich
and partly in Rowley (Essex Deeds, 45: 251). They were soon of
Portsmouth, N. H., then, about 1729, of Scarboro’, Me., where he
bought a farm of 72 acres (York Deeds, 13: 52), and where he died,
and was buried 16 May, 1749 (Scarboro’ Sec. Ch. R.). His widow,
Elizabeth, was “buried 30 Aug., 1772, aged almost 90” (Scarboro’
Sec. Ch. R.).

Children :

58-45. Jonathan,4 joined the First Ch. Scarboro’, 17 July, 1743.

58-46. Henry, m. in Scarboro’, 17 Sept., 1744, Grace Bartlett. He was
bur. 1 Apr., 1777 (Scarboro’ Sec. Ch. R.).

58-47. Nathaniel. “Nathaniel Dresser, a young* man, Killed by the In¬
dians 13 Apr., 1747” (Hist. Scarboro’).

58-48. Richard, m. in Scarboro’, 5 Jan., 1748-9, Mindwell Munson.

58-49. Lydia, m. in Scarboro’, 5 Jan., 1748-9, Elias Banks.

58-50. Anna, m. in Scarboro’, 1 July, 1751, Joshua Purinton.

58-18. Sergt. Samuel3 Dresser {Samuel 58-3; John 58), born
23 Aug., 1673; married 13 May, 1700, Mary, daughter of Thomas
Burpee (32). She died 13 June, 1732. He married (2) (int. in
Ipswich, 16 Nov., 1733) widow Sarah Moulton of Newbury. He died
2 Nov., 1752 (Ch. R.).

His will, dated 29 Nov., 1748, mentions himself as of Ipswich; wife,
Sarah; sons Samuel, David, eldest son, Daniel, to have the homestead
in Ipswich; son-in-law Jacob Perkins; daughter Mary Perkins; grand¬
daughters Mary and Mehitable Perkins; grandson Benjamin Safford
(Essex Probate, 331: 62). Administration on her estate was granted,
8 Aug., 1757, to her son, Moses Ordway, of Newton, N. H., (Essex
Probate, 334: 493).

His home, after 1712, was in Ipswich Village, near the Rowley line.
Children of record in Rowley :

58-51. Sarah,4 b. 7 June, 1701; m. (int. in Ipswich, 1 Apr., 1727) Thomas
Safford, Jr., of Ipswich, where she d. 29 June, 1736.

58-52. Daniel, b. 14 Mar., 1702-3 ; m. Mary Pemberton.

58-53. Mary, b. 16 Feb., 1704-5; m. 6 Dec., 1733, Jacob Perkins of Ipswich.
58-54. Samuel, b. 23 May, 1707 ; m. Dorothy Boynton (22-59).

58-55. David, b. 12 Feb., 1709-10; m. Mary Ivilbourne (106-27).

58-56. Mehitable, b. 14 May, 1712.

58-57. Benjamin, bp. 17 Oct., 1714 ; d. 23 June, 1728.

58-58. Hannah, bp. 26 May, 1717; d. 31 May, 1717.

58-59. John, bp. 5 Apr., 1719 ; d. 30 June, 1728.

58-60. Elizabeth, d. 4 July, 1728.

58-19. John3 Dresser {Samuel 58-3; John 58), born 1 Apr.,
1676; married 10 Feb., 1702-3, Margaret, daughter of John Acy (2-4).
He died 23 July, 1717. Administration granted 13 Oct., 1717, to his

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widow, Margaret, and his brother-in-law, John Stewart. His estate
was divided 28 Nov., 1729; Aaron, oldest son living, to have the real
estate and pay sons Thomas and Jacob their shares (Essex Probate,
316: 203). His widow, Margaret, died 26 Mar., 1718.

Children born in Rowley :

58-61. Moses,4 b. 11 May, 1704 ; d. before 28 Nov., 1729, without issue.

58-62. Aaron, m. Mehitable Scott (168-19).

58-63. Thomas, b. 3 May, 1711; m. in Gloucester, 6 Jan., 1733, Sarah Tarr
of Sandy Bay, Gloucester, now Rockport. He lived in Gloucester
until 1754, and had children born there.

58-64. Jacob, bp. 8 Feb., 1712-3 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. in Boxford, 4 Feb.,
1741-2, Rachel Bradford of Boxford ; he was then of Ipswich.
Children : Asa,5 bp. in Boxford, 27 Nov., 1743 ; Molly, bp. in Tops-
field, 31 July, 1748.

58-21. Joseph3 Dresser ( Samuel 58-3; John 58), born 14 Mar.,
1679-80; married 12 Mar., 1705-6, Elizabeth, daughter of Isaac Kil-
bourne (106-5). She died 18 Sept., 1711. He married (2) 6 Aug.,
1712, Johanna, daughter of Nathaniel Barker (13-4). He was in the
military service under Capt. John Cutler, at Wells, from 23 Mar. to
7 Apr., 1702-3 (Province Laws, 8: 599).

He “dyed from home 26 Mar., 1718” (Ch. R.). Administration
granted to his widow, Johanna, 1 Oct., 1718 (Essex Probate, 312:
411). The estate was divided 3 Nov., 1730; widow Johanna and chil¬
dren Jeremiah, Jane, Hannah, Amos, Abel, and Elizabeth, each receiv¬
ing a portion (Essex Probate, 316: 195).

She died 14 Oct., 1747. Her will, dated 5 Sept., 1747, mentions
brother, James Barker, sister, Mary Scott, sister Mercy Gage, and
eldest child (unnamed) of son, Abel Dresser. “Eliphalet Kilborn
physician,” executor (Essex Probate, 328: 140).

Children of record in Rowley :

58-65. Jane,4 b. 27 May, 1707; m. Jeremiah Hobson (89-9).

58-66. Jeremiah, bp. 3 July, 1709 ; was of Pennacook, N. H., 8 Dec., 1733,
and of Rumford, N. H., 5 June, 1734 (Essex Deeds, 77:206-7);
m. in Haverhill, 3 Dec., 1735, Mehitable Bradley of Haverhill.

58-67. Hannah, b. 2 Sept., 1711; m. Thomas Johnson (105-12).

58-68. Amos, b. 9 May, 1713; a physician; d. 22 Sept., 1741; unm. (G. S.).

His will, dated 18 Sept., 1741, mentions his mother, Johanna, to
have all liis estate for her life, with remainder to his brother,
Abel Dresser (Essex Probate, 325:78).

58-69. Abel, a blacksmith, was of Boston, 1 May, 1738, and of the County
of Pasquotank, North Carolina, 9 Nov., 1738, and 1750 (Essex
Deeds, 77:207 and 100:114).

58-70. Elizabeth, bp. 9 Dec., 1716; d. 30 May, 1736; unm. (G. S.).

58-31. John4 Dresser ( John 58-6; Lieut. John 58-1; John 58),
born 9 Feb., 1696; married in Newbury, 2 Apr., 1724, Hannah, daugh¬
ter of Joshua Boynton (21-4). She died 28 Nov., 1774. He died 10
Mar., 1782. His home was in Linebrook Parish, Rowley.

Children of record in Rowley :

5S-71. James,5 b. 2 Feb., 1724-5.

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58-72. Moses, b. 11 Sept., 1726; d. 24 Feb., 1748.

58-73. Hannah, b. 26 Sept., 1728 ; m. Jonathan Wood (220-57).

58-74. Sarah, b. 14 Feb., 1730-1.

58-75. Elizabeth, b. 20 July, 1733.

58-76. Jemima, bp. 22 Aug., 1736 ; d. 4 Sept., 1736.

58-52. Daniel4 Dresser ( Sergt . Samuel 58-18; Samuel 58-3;
John 58), born 14 Mar., 1702-3; married in Bradford, 9 Apr., 1730,
Mary, daughter of John and Martha (Worcester) Pemberton of Brad¬
ford. She was born in Bradford, 25 Nov., 1711, and died 26 Feb.,
1762. He married (2) 2 Dec., 1762, Elizabeth, daughter of James
Barker (13-28). He was a member of Rowley Church, admitted 28
Apr., 1729. His home was in Ipswich Village, very near the boundary
of Rowley, where he died 1 June, 1789 (Rowley R.).

His will, dated 9 Dec., 1788, mentions himself as of Ipswich; wife,
Elizabeth, to improve all the estate; son, Daniel Dresser; daughters
Mary Pickard, Rebecca Palmer, Hannah Bailey, Lydia Pingree and
Mehitable Pickard; six children of son John Dresser, decM; John,
Abigail, Mary, Daniel, Nathan and Ann Dresser; grandson John Pem¬
berton Palmer to have one-half reversion of the estate and to be execu¬
tor (Essex Probate, 360: 197-8).

His widow, Elizabeth, died 12 Apr., 1792. Her will, dated 22 Mar.,
1792, mentions herself as of Ipswich; cousin Nathaniel Barker of Row-
ley; Daniel Dresser of Ipswich, “my well beloved friend & grandson
of my late husband,” to have all land in Ipswich and Rowley, and to
be executor; daughters-in-law Mehitable Pickard, Elizabeth (?) Bailey
and Lydia Pingree (Essex Probate, 362: 68).

Children (unless otherwise indicated the data are from Rowley
Church Record) :

58-77. Mehitable, s b. in Ipswich, 28 May, 1731; m. Philip Nelson (130-44).
58-78. Mary, b. in Ipswich, 16 Aug., 1733 ; m. Samuel Pickard (145-62).
58-79. John, bp. in Boxford, 7 Dec., 1735 ; m. Abigail Poor.

58-80. Daniel, b. about 1737 ; m. Bridget Pemberton.

58-81. Rebecca, bp. in Boxford, 4 May, 1740; m. Francis Palmer (135-30).
58-82. Hannah, bp. 17 Oct., 1742; m. John Bailey (10-66).

58-83. An infant, d. 31 July, 1745.

58-84. Samuel, bp. 2 June, 1746 ; d. 13 June, 1746.

58-85. Lydia, bp. 22 Nov., 1747 ; m. 31 Dec., 1771, Aaron Pingree.

58-86. An infant, d. — Dec., 1749.

58-87. Mehitable, bp. 3 Mar. 1750-1; m. Jeremiah Pickard (145-68).

58-88. An infant, d. 25 Mar., 1754.

58-54. Samuel4 Dresser (Sergt. Samuel 58-18; Samuel 58-3;
John 58), born 23 May, 1707; married 26 Apr., 1732, Dorothj^, daugh¬
ter of John Boynton (22-12). She died 22 Aug., 1761. He married
(2) 25 May, i.762, Priscilla, daughter of Aquila Jewett (100-21).
She died 29 Sept., 1773. He died — Feb., 1798.

Children of record in Rowley :

58-89. An infant,5 d. 17 July, 1733.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

58-90. Sarah, b. 14 July, 1734 ; d. 30 Sept., 1747.

58-91. Benjamin, b. 13 Aug., 1737 : d. at Louisburg, 18 July, 1759, a soldier.
58-92. Mark, b. 28 Aug., 1739; d. 26 Nov., 1759.

58-93. Bethiah, b. 19 Mar., 1741-2 ; d. 28 Sept., 1747.

58-94. Samuel, bp. 19 Aug., 1744; d. 14 Oct., 1744.

58-95. Sarah, b. 7 Jan., 1747-8 ; m. Joshua Pickard (145-70).

58-96. Bethiah, b. 20 May, 1750 ; m. in Ipswich, 9 Nov., 1779, Janies Wharff
of Ipswich. He was lost at sea off Plum Island, in Apr., 1790.

58-97. Samuel, b. 30 Dec., 1763.

58-98. Priscilla, b. 11 Dec., 1765 ; d. in Ipswich, 17 Sept., 1846 ; unm.
58-99. Dorothy, b. 12 Dec., 1767.

58-100. Mary, b. 7 Aug., 1770 ; d. 11 Sept., 1770.

58-55. David4 Dresser ( Sergt . Samuel 58-18; Samuel 58-3; John
58), born 12 Feb., 1709-10; married in Ipswich, 21 Dec., 1737, Mary,
daughter of Joseph Kilbourne (106-9). His home in Rowley was on
the west side of Main Street, next to Ipswich line, now (1932) owned
by Albert A. Hicken. He died before 18 Apr., 1788. His sons, Joseph
Dresser of Rowley and Amos Dresser of Lunenburg, by deed, dated 18
Apr., 1788, divide all the real estate of David Dresser, deceased, situate
in Rowley, except the use of dower to widow of said David (Essex
Deeds, 147: 167). His widow, Mary, died 28 Sept., 1800.

Children born in Bowley :

58-101. Joseph,5 b. 10 Jan., 1739-40; m. Hannah Dickinson (54-47).

58-102. Mary, b. 10 Apr., 1742 ; m. 18 Jan., 1763, John Saunders.

58-103. Amos, b. 1 June, 1744; m. Hannah Jewett (100-134).

58-104. Elizabeth, b. 6 Jan., 1750-1.

58-62. Aaron4 Dresser ( John 58-19; Samuel 58-3; John 58),
married 4 Dec., 1730, Mehitable, daughter of John Scott (168-10).
Aaron Dresser and his wife, Mehitable, were admitted 3 May, 1747, to
the Second Church in Lancaster.

Children born in Rowley :

58-105. Mehitable,5 b. 5 Jan., 1733-4 ; d. 18 Nov., 1736.

58-106. Elizabeth, bp. 18 July, 1736 (Byfield Ch. R.).

58-107. Oliver, b. 16 Sept., 1737.

58-108. Hannah, bp. 16 Dec., 1739 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; d. in Lancaster, 18
Jan., 1749 (G. S. Lancaster).

58-109. John, bp. 28 Mar., 1742 (Byfield Ch. R.). They had children born
in Lancaster.

58-79. John5 Dresser ( Daniel 58-52; Sergt. Samuel 58-18; Sam¬
uel 58-3; John 58), baptized 7 Dec., 1735; married in Newbury, 27
Oct., 1757, Abigail, daughter of John and Ann (Longfellow) Poore
of Newbury. His home was in Ipswich Village, where he died 2 Oct.,
1769. Administration granted 30 Oct., 1769 (Essex Probate, 346: 3).
His widow, Abigail, married (2) in Rowley, 13 Dec., 1772, Isaac
Noyes of Newburyport.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Children born in Ipswich, also recorded in Rowley :

58-110. John,6 bp. 21 May, 1758 ; Jonathan Poore, of Newbury was ap¬
pointed his guardian, 29 June, 1773 (Essex Probate, 348: 210).
Rev. soldier.

58-111. Abigail, bp. 9 Dec., 1759.

58-112. Benjamin, bp. 26 July, 1761 ; not mentioned in his grandfather
Dresser’s will, 9 Dec., 1788.

58-113. Mary, bp. 14 Aug., 1763.

58-114. Daniel, bp. 14 July, 1765 ; m. in Ipswich, 24 May, 1792, Esther
Plumer of Newbury; d. in Newbury, 26 Dec., 1810. Adm. granted
2 Jan., 1811, to Esther Dresser (Essex Probate, 380:156).

58-115. Nathan, bp. 12 July, 1767.

58-116. Ann, bp. 25 June, 1769

58-80. Capt. Daniel5 Dresser ( Daniel 58-52; Sergt. Samuel 58-
18; Samuel 58-3; John 58), born probably in Ipswich, about 1737;
married in Ipswich, 17 Apr., 1760, Bridget Pemberton. Pie married
(2) 26 July, 1785, Susanna Chapman. He lived in Eowley, near
Strait’s Rock, and died 2 Dec., 1817, aged 80 years. Rev. soldier, rank
of Lieut. His widow, Susannah, died 15 Apr., 1842, aged 89 years.
She was a Rev. pensioner (Essex Probate, 413: 425).

Children.

58-117. Phoebe,6 b. in Ipswich, 29 Apr., 1761.

58-118. Rhoda, b. in Tewksbury, 22 Jan., 1764; d. there, 7 Nov., 1764.

58-119. Rhoda, bp. 14 Feb., 1768 ; d. 23 Feb., 1769 (Linebrook Ch. R.).

58-120. Daniel, bp. 31 Dec., 1769 ; d. 6 Sept., 1772 (Linebrook Ch. R.).

58-121. Solomon, b. in Rowley, 13 Oct., 1772.

58-122. Daniel, b. in Rowley, 16 Jan., 1776.

58-123. Mehitable, b. in Rowley, 21 Mar., 1778.

58-124. Benjamin, b. in Rowley, 29 May, 1788 ; m. Lois Hoar.

58-125. Polly, b. in Rowley, 21 Jan., 1791 ; d. 1809 ; unm.

The Tewksbury Ch. R. shows death of infant child of Daniel
Dresser, 28 Jan., 1763, prob. Phoebe above.

•

58-101. Joseph5 Dresser ( David 58-55; Sergt. Samuel 58-18;
Samuel 58-3; John 58), born 10 Jan., 1739-40; married 28 May,
1771, Hannah, daughter of Thomas Dickinson (54-17). She died 24
Oct., 1827. He died 14 May, 1828. His will, dated 3 Oct., 1809,
mentions wife, Hannah; son Joseph to have the homestead; daughter
Elizabeth Clark, wife of Aaron; children and heirs of daughter Mary
Dodge, deceased, late wife of Solomon Dodge, Sylvanus and Solomon
Dodge (Essex Probate, 406: 526). His home in Rowley was on the
farm in Dresser’s Lane.

Children born in Rowley:

58-126. Elizabeth,6 b. 8 Jan., 1773 ; m. Aaron Clark (41-44).

58-127. Mary, b. 7 July, 1774 ; m. 10 Oct., 1799, Solomon Dodge.

58-128. Joseph, b. 21 Apr., 1777 ; d. 23 Mar. 1779.

58-129. Joseph, b. 9 Aug., 1780; m. (int. 8 Dec., 1810) Jane, daughter of
John Saunders; d. 17 July, 1859, without issue. She d. 15 Mar.,
1865, aged 82 years.

Sarah, bp. in Rowley, 28 Mar., 1784 ; d. young.

58-130.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

58-103. Amos5 Dresser ( David 58-55; Sergt. Samuel 58-18; Sam¬
uel 58-3; John 58), born 1 June, 1744; married 5 Aug., 1773, Johanna
(Hannah), daughter of Eliphalet Jewett (100-57). He was of Lunen¬
burg, 18 Apr., 1788 (Essex Deeds, 147: 167), and probably much
earlier. Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

58-131. Amos,p b. 7 July, 1774; d. 5 Apr., 1779.

58-132. David, b. 11 Mar., 1776.

58-133. Hannah, b. 27 July, 1778.

58-124. Benjamin6 Dresser ( Capt . Daniel 58-80; Daniel 58-52;
Sergt. Samuel 58-18; Samuel 58-3; John 58), born 29 May, 1788;
married 21 Mar., 1820, Lois, daughter of Luther Hoar.* She died 29
Apr., 1857, aged 56 years. He died 4 Aug., 1855 (G. S. Byfield).

Children born in Rowley:

58-134. Daniel, 7 b. 29 Mar., 1821 ; m. in Georgetown, 12 Oct., 1843, Alice
Cook; d. in Georgetown, 17 Sept., 1846; bur. in Linebrook.

58-135. John Milton, b. 25 July, 1822; m. 2 May, 1861, Julia A. Edgerly;
residence, Rowley; d. 1 Nov., 1887.

58-136. Samuel Perley, b. 26 Dec., 1824; m. 1850, Mary E. Perkins, of
Newbury.

58-137. Mary, b. 3 Sept., 1826 ; m. in Providence, R. I., 11 Sept., 1847,
Gorham H. Hardy.

58-138. Eliza Brown, b. 20 Mar., 1829; m. 28 Jan., 1852, John P. Saunders;
d. 22 Dec., 1898.

58-139. George Melvin, b. 14 June, 1832 ; d. 25 Apr., 1834.

58-140. Benjamin Melvin, b. 16 Nov., 1834 ; m. 8 Apr., 1856, Sarah P.
Edgerly ; residence, Georgetown.

58-141. Lydia, b. 16 Sept., 1837 ; m. 4 July, 1861, Charles A. Edgerly of
Lawrence; residence, Lawrence; d. 4 Aug., 1891.

58-142. Susan, b. 16 May, 1840; d. 17 Oct., 1846 (Ipswich R.).

DIMMER

60. Richard2 Dummer, son of Richard1 of Newbury, was born 13
Jan., 1650 (Coffin) ; married 12 Nov., 1673 (Coffin), Elizabeth, daugh¬
ter of Capt. John Appleton of Ipswich. His father, Richard,1 had a
farm granted him by the town of Newbury, before 1639, which Roger’s
company bought, and it then became a part of Rowley. He was not
otherwise connected with Rowley. See Shatswell (172). The Rowley
“Book of Grants,” page 51, under date of 1661, mentions a parcel of
land “in the Marsh field at the farme house wher Domer dwelt” and
page 54, “in the Marsh field wher Mr Dumers farme house stood.”

Richard Dummer (60) lived in Newbury on what is known as the
Fatherland Farm. “Capt. Richard Dumer Dyed July 4 1689 in his
40th year” (G. S. Newbury).

Children born in Newbury, also of record in Rowley :

60-1. Hannah, 3 b. 12 Aug., 1674; m. John Bradstreet (25-8).

* Luther Hoar, after living- a brief time in Rowley, moved to Portland, Me., and
thence to Rangeley, Me. He was the first white man to settle in the latter place
and was living there in 1820.

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60-2. John, b. 8 Aug., 1676.

60-3. Richard, b. 21 July, 1678 ; d. in Newbury, “about Sept., 1678.”

60-4. Richard, b. 22 June, 16S0.

60-5. Elizabeth, b. 20 July, 1682.

60-6. Nathaniel, bp. 9 Nov., 1684.

60-7. Shueael, b. 10 Jan., 1686-7.

DUTY

61. William1 Duty married 1 May, 1684, Elizabeth, daughter of
Andrew Hidden (87) ; died 11 Apr., 1738, “above 80 years old.” She
died 7 Feb., 1742-3.

Children of record in Rowley :

61-1. Mary, 2 bp. 18 Oct., 1685 ; d. 11 Mar., 1757 ; unm.

61-2. William, b. 3 Ang., 1687 ; m. 15 Apr., 1709, Rebecca, daughter of
Anthony Bennett (16-1). She d. 27 Mar., 1739. He d. 24 Mar., 1753,
without issue. His will, dated 26 Jan., 1753, mentions his kins¬
woman, Elizabeth Bennett, who has cared for him many years ;
two brothers, Moses Duty and Joseph Duty ; sister Mary Duty
(Essex Probate, 331: 258). See Elizabeth Bennett (16-21).

61-3. Sarah, b. 17 Mar., 1689; m. Samuel Tenney (195-14).

61-4. John, b. 4 July, 1691.

61-5. Matthew, b. 29 Jan., 1693-4; m. Deborah Goodridge (70-9).

61-6. Samuel, b. 1 May, 1696; m. Ruth Tenney (195-16).

61-7. Andrew, b. 16 Sept., 1698; m. Mehitable Woodman (223-1).

61-8. Moses, bp. 29 Oct., 1700; m. Mary Palmer (135-16).

61-9. Joseph, bp. 15 July, 1705 ; m. in Newbury, 19 Nov., 1754, Sarah Pike
(Mary in intention). They were both “of Newbury.”

61-5. Matthew2 Duty ( William 61), born 29 Jan., 1693-4; mar¬
ried in Newbury, 4 Jan., 1722-3, Deborah, daughter of Benjamin Good¬
ridge (70). They were then both of Newbury. He died 1756 (Byfield
Ch. R.). His will, dated 7 June, 1753, proved 21 June, 1756, men¬
tions kind and loving wife, Deborah; brothers Samuel, Andrew, Moses
and Joseph; sisters Mary Duty and Sarah Tenney; Matthew and Mehi¬
table, children of nephew John Duty; to Byfield Church for the bene¬
fit of the poor, £13-6s.-8d. (Essex Probate, 334: 30).

His widow, Deborah, died in Beverly; buried 28 Mar., 1774, aged
88 years (Beverly Ch. R.). Her will, dated 18 Jan., 1774, mentions
herself as of Beverly; good friend and kinsman, Samuel Goodrich of
Beverly, to have the residue and be executor (Essex Probate, 350: 186).

Children (Byfield Church Record) :

61-10. Sarah, 3 bp. 24 Nov., 1723 ; prob. d. young.

61-11. Elizabeth, bp. 20 Feb., 1725-6; prob. d. young.

61-6. Samuel2 Duty ( William 61), born 1 May, 1696; married 1
Oct., 1718, Ruth, daughter of Thomas Tenney (195-4). He lived for
some time in Newbury, removed, 1751, with his wife, Ruth, to Rowley
(Rowley R.). He married (2) in Ipswich, 15 Nov., 1757, Mary, widow
of Benjamin Stickney (189-23). He died 20 May, 1761 (Byfield Ch.
R.).

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His will, dated 16 May, 1761, mentions wife, Mary, to have life use
of all the estate and to be executrix; grandson John Duty to have all
real estate in Rowley after wife’s decease; “my four granddaughters,”
Mehitable Duty, Apphia Duty, Jane Duty and Mehitable IJrrin (Essex
Probate, 338: 263).

By deed, dated 24 Dec., 1773, Mary Duty of Rowley, widow, and
executrix of will of Samuel Duty, late of Rowley, deceased, and John
Duty of Newbury, millwright, grandson and heir to the estate, sell
Amos Stickney, dwelling-house and seven acres of land in Rowley on
northeast of Long Hill (Essex Deeds, 133: 181).

“Widow Mary Duty died Apr. 20, 1776. She had buried 4 husbands”
(Byfield Ch. R.). She married 2 June, 1713, Abraham Thurley (Thor-

ley or Thurlow) ; (2) - Morrison; (3) 2 Oct., 1750, Benjamin

Stickney (189-23).

Children of record in Rowley :

61-12. John, 3 b. 17 Nov., 1720; m. Jane Boynton.

61-13. Sarah, b. 11 Feb. 1721-2; m. in Newbnrv, 24 Nov., 1746, John Uran
of Rumford; d. 1 July, 1759 (Byfield Ch. R.). He m. (2) Abigail
Leighton (116-15).

61-14. Samuel, bp. — Ang., 1724; d. 3 Sept., 1724.

61-15. Samuel, b. 20 May, 1726 ; m. in Newbury, 14 Nov., 1749, Bethiah,
widow of Amos Pearson (140-110) (Essex Deeds, 98:242). He
was then “of Newbury.” He d. — 1756 (Byfield Ch. R.). His
widow, Bethiah, m. (3) in Newbury, 15 Mar., 1759, Ezra Clough;
“both of Byfield, Rowley.”

61-7. Andrew2 Duty ( William 61), born 18 Sept., 1698; married
in Newbury, 20 Apr., 1726, Mehitable, daughter of Joshua Woodman
(223). They were then both of Newbury; removed to Rowley, 1752.
His wife, Mehitable, died 3 Apr., 1760 (Bvfield Ch. R.). He died 8
May, 1772 (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children born in Newbury :

61-16. Moses,3 b. 27 Aug., 1735 ; m. Ann Harris.

61-17. Elizabeth, b. 25 Sept., 1737; m. Francis Pingry (146-19).

61-18. William, b. 9 Aug., 1742; d. 7 Jan., 1748-9 (Byfield Ch. R.).

61-8. Moses2 Duty (William 61), baptized 29 Oct., 1700; mar¬
ried 1 May, 1741, Mary, daughter of John Palmer (135-9). In 1765
he sold all his real estate in Rowley, and left town (Essex Deeds, 121:
268 and 127: 158).

Children born in Rowley :

61-19. Moses,3 b. 9 Apr., 1742 ; m. Elizabeth, daughter of Philip Mitchel
of Haverhill, and was living' in Haverhill, 1768 (Essex Deeds,
121 : 268).

61-20. Mary (Elizabeth, Ch. R.), b. 11 Oct., 1743.

61-21. Eunice, b. 20 June, 1745.

61-22. Mark, b. 16 Oct., 1747.

61-23. William, b. 9 Jan., bp. 14 Jan., 1749-50, “and the first child bap¬
tized in the new meeting-house” (Ch. R.).

61-24. Elizabeth, b. 26 Oct., 1751.

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61-25. Sarah, b. 25 July, 1753.

61-26. Hannah, b. 11 June, 1755.

61-12. John3 Duty {Samuel 61-6; William 61), born 17 Nov.,
1720; married in Hampton Falls, N. H., 3 Apr., 1741, Jane Boynton,
“both of Newbury .” He, a soldier, “died at ye Lakes” before Apr.,
1759 (Byfield Ch. R.). Administration granted 2 Apr., 1759, to his
widow, Jane Duty (Essex Probate, 336: 85). His widow, Jane, mar¬
ried (2) (int. in Newbury, 15 June, 1761) Richard Goodridge of
Newbury.

Children :

61-27. Mehitable,4 bp. in Byfield, 1 May, 1743 ; m. in Newbury, 28 Apr.,
1767, Onesiphorus Page of South Hampton, N. H.

61-28. Aphia, bp. in Byfield, 1 May, 1743 ; m. in Newbury, 14 May, 1766,
Samuel Boynton of Newbury.

61-29. Matthew, bp. in Byfield, 7 Apr., 1745 ; mentioned in will of his
great-uncle, Matthew Duty, 7 June, 1751.

61-30. John, bp. in Newbury, 29 Nov., 1747 ; d. soon.

61-31. Jane (Jean), bp. in Newbury (First Ch. R.), 7 Jan., 1750; men¬
tioned in her grandfather Duty’s will, 16 May, 1761.

61-32. John, b. in Newbury, 15 July, 1752 ; m. in Newbury, 24 Mar., 1774,
Mary Pillsbury, “both of Newbury.” His two female children
died 7 June, 1774, “almost as soon as born” (Byfield Ch. R.).

61-16. Moses3 Duty {Andrew 61-7; William 61), born 27 Aug.,
1735; married 8 Sept., 1761 (Ipswich R.), Widow Ann Harris, “both
of Rowley” (Rowley R.). He died 5 Nov., 1773 (Byfield Ch. R.).
She died 24 Jan., 1782, aged about 54 years (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children :

61-33. Mehitable,4 bp. 18 July, 1762 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; prob. m. in New¬
bury, 25 Dec., 1778, John Hamilton, “A Foreigner.” She was then
of Byfield, Rowley.

61-34. Susanna, bp. 9 Apr., 1769 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. 27 Aug., 1789, John
Dummer of Newbury.

EASTMAN

62. John Eastman, of Salisbury, married in Salisbury, 5 Nov.,
1670, Mary, daughter of William Boynton (21). She was admitted
to Rowley Church, 29 Mar., 1669.

His will, dated 19 Mar., 1715-6, proved 15 Apr., 1720, mentions
himself as of Salisbury; sons John, Zachariah, Roger, and Joseph who
has the homestead; cousin Edward Eastman; daughter Elizabeth, wife
of George Brown; my former maid, Ann, wife of Edward Hunt; be¬
loved wife, Mary (Essex Probate).

Children of record in Rowley :

62-1. Zachary, bp. 20 June, 1680.

62-2. Rob (Roger), bp. 29 Apr., 1683.

62-3. Elizabeth, bp. 6 June, 1686.

112 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

ELITHORP

63. Thomas1 Elithorp had an acre and half house lot on Brad¬
ford Street, 1643. This lot soon became the property of Richard
Clark (41). He lived on the “John Cross farm” then in Ipswich, from
about 1650 to the time of his death. We find no record of his first wife.
He married (2) Abigail, widow of Thomas Sumner (192-1).

14 May, 1654, Widow Abigail Elithorp, Hugh Smith, and John
Pickard petitioned the General Court for probate of the will of Thomas
Elithorp; mention is made of eldest son and three youngest children.
1 Nov., 1654, the case is referred to the Ipswich Court. 6 Apr., 1668,
“Abigaill Jones sometimes wife vnto Thomas Elithorp of Rowley
deceased and Nathanill Elithorp sonn of sayd Thomas Elithorp, and
Henry Ryley and Mary his wife, and Joseph Pickworth and Abigaill
his wife Daughters vnto the aforesd Thomas Elithorp” give power of
attorney to “our loveing Brother John Elithorp” (Essex Deeds, 3 Ips. :
220).

His widow, Abigail, married (3) in Boston, 25 June, 1657, Thomas
Jones of Hull, and died before 1691.

Children of record in Bowlev :

63-1. Nathaniel, 2 m. Mary Baft.

63-2. Mary, m. 12 : 8 mo. 1656, Henry Biley (158).

63-3. Abigail, m. Joseph Pickworth. They were of Manchester and later
of Marblehead.

63-4. John, b. 13 : 3 mo. 1643 ; m. Mary - .

63-1. Nathaniel2 Elithorp ( Thomas 63), married 16 Dec., 1657,
Mary, daughter of Nicholas Batt of Newbury, who mentions her, with
her daughter Mary, in his will, 18 June, 1674 (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips.:
151). He was about 55 years old, 1686 (Essex Ct. Files). He lived
on the Cross farm, in Ipswich, from about 1660 to 1677, and died in
Rowley, 10 May, 1709. His will, dated 8 May, 1709, mentions wife,
Mary; son Nathaniel and “each daughter” (Essex Probate, 310: 125).
His widow, Mary, died 9 Jan., 1709-10.

Children :

63-5. Mary, 3 b. 4 Jan., 1658-9; m. Samuel Smith (181-1).

63-6. Thomas, b. in Ipswich, 15 Mar., 1662; d. 8 June, 1689.

63 - 7. Abigail, b. in Ipswich, 9 Dec., 1665 ; d. soon.

63-8. Sarah, m. Josiah Wood (220-6).

63-9. Margaret, b. in Ipswich. 24 July, 1672; m. Samuel Wood (220-8).

63-10. Nathaniel, b. in Ipswich, 10 July, 1675 ; m. Widow Hannah Brad-
street (25-8).

63-11. Abigail, b. 16 Mar., 1678-9; m. Gershom Nelson (130-23).

63-4. John2 Elithorp ( Thomas 63), born 13: 3 mo. 1643; was
of Newbury, 1678-1681; of Beverly with his wife, Mary, 1686; of Man¬
chester with his wife, Mary, 1695 (Essex Deeds, 11: 98). He died in
Rowley, 5 May, 1719 (Ch. R.). His widow, Mary, died in Rowley, 21
Mar., 1723-4.

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Children :

63-12. Mary, 3 bp. in Newbury, 3 Nov., 1678 ; m. in Ipswich, 27 May, 1700,
Francis Plummer of Newbury.

63-13. John, bp. in Newbury, 8 Oct., 1679; prob. resided in Marblehead
or Manchester.

63-14. Sarah, bp. in Newbury, 28 Aug., 1681 ; m. Nicholas Wallingford
(207-14).

63-15. Martha, m. 10 Dec., 1713, Joseph Miller of Piscataqua.

63-16. Abigail, b. in Beverly, 18 Oct., 1686; m. Bichard Leighton (116-8).

And probably :

63-17. Henry, who joined the Bowley Church, 7 Dec., 1712, “an adult man”
(Ch. B.). We suppose him to be the Henry Elithorp who, with
his wife, Mehitable, was admitted to the church at Killingly,
Conn., 22 Feb., 1720. He may have m. in Portsmouth, N. H.,
Susanna Elliott.

63- 10. Nathaniel3 Elithorp ( Nathaniel 63-1; Thomas 63), born
in Ipswich, 10 July, 1675; married in Rowley, 3 Dec., 1700, Hannah,
widow of John Bradstreet (25-8). She was dismissed, 19 Oct., 1707,
from Rowley Church to “the old (or Middle) church” in Boston. They
moved to Boston about 1704, and were living there, 14 Nov., 1711
(Essex Deeds, 27: 264).

He died in Rowley, 28 Sept., 1718. In the will of Jeremiah Dum-
mer, dated 17 Mar., 1715, he gives £10 to “Hannah Elithorp only
daughter of my Deceased Brother Richard Dummer.”

Children born in Bowley :

63-18. Margaret,4 b. 15 Oct., 1701.

63- 19. Daniel, b. 2 Dec., 1703.

ELLSWORTH

64. Jeremiah1 Ellsworth was in Rowley before 1649 (Rowley
R.) ; married 2 Dec., 1657, Mary, widow of Hugh Smith (181). She
was buried 24 May, 1687. He married (2) 13 May, 1689, Sarah,
daughter of Dea. Maximilian Jewett (100) ; died 6 May, 1704. She
died 16 Aug., 1746, “aged 85 or 6” (Ch. R.).

Children born in Bowley :

64- 1. Bebecca,2 b. 2 May, 1659 ; prob. d. young.

64-2. Sarah, bp. 27 July, 1690; m. 24 Nov., 1709, George Hibbert. He was
“Buling Elder” of the church in Linebro75lT'‘TarisIir~and died 29
Apr., 1750 (Linebrook Ch. B.). His will, dated 20 Feb., 1749-50,
mentions wife (unnamed) ; children, James, Thomas, and Mary
Hibbert (Essex Probate, 329:203). Widow Sarah died 8 Apr.,
1767.

64-3. Jeremiah, b. 5 Dec., 1692; m. Hannah Tenney (195-13).

64- 3. Jeremiah2 Ellsworth ( Jeremiah 64), born 5 Dec., 1692;
married (int. 22 Nov., 1712) Hannah, daughter of Thomas Tenney
(195-4). She died a few days after her husband. He was styled
“Lieut.,” and died 28 Jan., 1779.

His will, dated 13 Apr. and 24 Nov., 1773, mentions wife, Hannah;

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son Thomas; son Jeremiah; son Nathaniel to have the dwelling-house;
children of son Jonathan, dec’d; daughter Sarah Hidden; grandson
Jeremiah Hidden; sons Thomas and Nathaniel, executors. Adminis¬
tration, with will annexed, granted to “two grandsons,” Edward Ells¬
worth of Littleton and David Ellsworth of Rowley, as both executors
are dead (Essex Probate, 353: 362).

Children born in Rowley :

64-4. Sarah,3 b. 17 Apr., 1714; m. Eben Hidden (87-23).

64-5. Thomas, b. 26 Mar., 1716; m. Lucy Hidden (87-27).

64-6. Hannah, b. 14 Jan., 1717-8; d. 24 Dec., 1742.

64-7. Jeremiah, b. 30 Dec., 1719; in. Mary Clark (41-36).

64-8. Jonathan, b. 13 Jan., 1721-2; m. Eunice Tenney (195-60).

64 - 9. Nathaniel, b. 16 Apr., 1724 ; d. 10 Oct., 1728.

64-10. Margaret, b. 12 June, 1726 ; d. 30 Oct., 1728.

64-11. Nathaniel, b. 18 Feb., 1728-9; m. Mary Smith.

64-12. An infant, d. 23 July, 1731.

64-5. Thomas3 Ellsworth (Jeremiah 64-3; Jeremiah 64), born
26 Mar., 1716; married 4 Aug., 1743, Lucy, daughter of Ebenezer
Hidden (87-12) ; died — Sept., 1775. Administration granted 8 June,
1779, to his widow, Lucy (Essex Probate, 353: 476). She died in
Amherst, N. H., 7 May, 1811.

Children born in Rowley :

64-13. Hannah, 4 b. 19 Aug., 1744; m. 10 Apr., 1766, Zachariah Beal, Jr.,
of Newbury.

64-14. Edward, b. 25 Mar., 1747; m. Sarah Dickinson (54-55).

64-15. Thomas, b. 22 Feb., 1749-50; m. Lucy Lowell.

64-16. William, b. 13 Nov., 1752 ; m. 30 Mar., 1773, Mary Potter of Ipswich;

d. 21 Feb., 1812. Rev. soldier. She d. 9 May, 1819. Their son,
William, s d. 22 May, 1856, aged 77 years, 5 mos., and his widow,
Esther, dau. of Simon Noyes of Salem, d. 8 Oct., 1860, aged 81
years.

64-17. Lucy, b. 22 Sept., 1755 ; m. Jeremiah Hobson (89-43).

64-18. Jonathan, b. 11 Dec., 1757; m. in Ipswich, 9 Feb., 1780, Anna
Mitchel of Ipswich ; d. 29 July, 1809.

64-7. Jeremiah3 Ellsworth ( Jeremiah 64-3; Jeremiah 64), born
30 Dec., 1719 ; married 29 Oct., 1741, Mary, daughter of Jonathan
Clarke (41-14). She died 10 Dec., 1742 (G. S.). He married (2)
Anna - . Probably moved to Barnstead, N. H.

Children born in Rowley :

64-19. An infant, 4 d. 16 Oct., 1742.

64-20. Joseph, b. 26 Jan., 1745-6.

64-21. John, b. 16 Nov., 1747.

64-22. Jeremiah, b. 30 Aug., 1749.

64-23. Samuel, b. 7 Aug., 1751 ; was of Wentworth, N. H., 1790.

64-24. Aaron, b. 5 Oct., 1753 ; was of Sanbornton, N. H., 1790.

64-8. Jonathan3 Ellsworth ( Jeremiah 64-3; Jeremiah 64), born
13 Jan., 1721-2; married in Newbury, 20 Feb., 1753, Eunice, daughter

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of William Tenney (195-29). He died 27 Feb., 1769 (Linebrook Ch.
R.). Administration granted to his widow, Eunice (Essex Probate,
345: 393). She died 31 Dec., 1813.

Children born in Rowley :

64-25. Eunice,4 b. 4 Oct., 1754 ; m. (int. 19 Apr., 1796) James Brown of
Hamilton.

64-26. Hannah, b. 16 Oct., 1756; d. 13 Apr., 1837 (Linebrook Ch. R.) ; unm.
64-27. Sarah, b. 4 Aug., 1758; d. 4 Mar., 1844 (Linebrook Ch. R.) ; unm.

64-28. Jeremiah, b. 13 Nov., 1760; killed and bur. on the Island of Guade¬
loupe (P. R.) ; at sea, 1802 (Newburyport R.) ; unm.

64-29. Jonathan, b. 13 June, 1763 ; moved to Avon, Maine.

64-30. William, b. 30 Mar., 1765 ; moved to New York State.

64-31. Daniel, b. 12 May, 1767 ; m. Dorcas Foster.

64-11. Nathaniel3 Ellsworth ( Jeremiah 64-3; Jeremiah 64),
born 18 Feb., 1728-9; married 11 Aug., 1752, Mary Smith. He was
buried 2 June, 1775. She was buried 10 June, 1775. Administration
granted 2 Mar., 1779, to David Ellsworth (Essex Probate, 353: 384).

Children born in Rowley :

64-32. Twin,4 d. 22 July, 1753.

64-33. Twin, d. 22 July, 1753.

64-34. Martha, b. 8 Feb., 1755; m. Josiah Stickney (189-62).

64-35. David, b. 31 Jan., 1756 ; m. Mary Kezer.

64-36. Jacob, b. 28 Sept., 1759; d. 27 Jan., 1762.

64-37, Mary, b. 16 Aug., 1762; m. Joseph Brocklebank (29-56).

64-38. Jacob, b. 22 Aug., 1764; m. Sarah Todd (203-137).

64-39. Hannah, b. 5 Jan., 1767.

64-14. Edward4 Ellsworth ( Thomas 64-5; Jeremiah 64-3; Jere¬
miah 64), born 25 Mar., 1747; married 5 Apr., 1770, Sarah, daughter
of Joseph Dickinson (54-20). She died 18 Jan., 1771. He married
(2) 2 Mar., 1772, Mary Jewett. She died in Littleton, 20 May, 1803,
aged 58 years. He was of Littleton, 2 Feb., 1779 (Essex Probate, 353:
362) and also 1786 (Essex Deeds, 184: 41). He died in Rowley, 1
Nov., 1821. Rev. soldier.

Child of record in Rowley :

64-40. Sarah Dickinson^ b. 31 Dec., 1770. She is mentioned, 18 Feb.,
1771, in the will of her grandmother Dickinson. Her father was
appointed her guardian, 27 May, 1771 (Essex Probate, 347: 63).

Children of record in Littleton:

64-41. Hannah, b. 4 May, 1777 ; d. 19 May, 1785.

64-42. Lucy, b. 10 Mar., 1779; d. 11 May, 1785.

64-43. Edward, b. 1 Mar., 1781.

64-44. Jewett, b. 13 Oct., 1782 ; d. 25 Mar., 1785.

64-45. Thomas Treadwell, b. 25 Mar., 1785.

64-15. Thomas4 Ellsworth ( Thomas 64-5; Jeremiah 64-3; Jere¬
miah 64), born 22 Feb., 1749-50; married 21 Jan., 1772, Lucy Lowell.
They probably moved to Deering, N. H., before 1790.

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Children :

64-46. Thomas, s b. 7 Jan., 1773.

64-47. Hannah Lowell, b. in Newbury, 26 Sept., 1774.

64-48. Nathaniel, b. 18 Aug., 1776.

64-49. Paul, b. 23 Jan., 1779.

64-50. Lucy (Hannah, Ch. R.), b. 6 Jan., 1781.

64-31. Daniel4 Ellsworth ( Jonathan 64-8; Jeremiah 64-3; Jere¬
miah 64), born 12 May, 1767; married 2 July, 1800, Dorcas Foster;
died 22 Dec., 1849 (G. S. Linebrook). She died 19 Jan., 1866, aged
89 years, 7 months (G. S. Linebrook).

Children born in Rowley :

64-51. Hiram,5 b. 22 Oct., 1801; m. in Hamilton, 9 Oct., 1834, Lois Bean
of Somersworth, N. H. ; residence, Ipswich; d. 17 Oct., 1859 (G. S.
Linebrook). His widow, Lois, d. 31 Dec., 1886, aged 81 years, 12
days (G. S. Linebrook).

64-52. Jeremiah, b. 16 May, 1803 ; m. in Ipswich, 14 Oct., 1828, Olive F.
Chapman of Ipswich ; d. 28 Oct., 1886, without issue.

64-53. Elbridge, b. 20 Sept., 1805 ; m. in Ipswich, 16 Oct., 1832, Mary C.
Brown of Ipswich ; residence, Ipswich.

64-54. Daniel, b. 13 Jan., 1808 ; m. 11 May, 1844, Elizabeth C. Andrews;
residence, Ipswich.

64-55. Dorcas, b. 13 Dec., 1816; d. 16 Aug., 1836 ; nnm. (G. S. Linebrook).

64-35. David4 Ellsworth ( Nathaniel 64-11; Jeremiah 64-3 ; Jere¬
miah 64), born 31 Jan., 1756 or 1757; married 26 July, 1781, Mary
Kezer of Rowley. They moved to Gilmanton, N. H., before 28 Feb.,
1790 (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

64-56. Polly,5 b. 17 Nov., 1783.

64-57. Nathaniel, b. 3 Oct., 1785.

64-58. Nabby, b. 24 May, 1788.

64-38. Jacob4 Ellsworth ( Nathaniel 64-11; Jeremiah 64-3;
Jeremiah 64), born 22 Aug., 1764; married 4 May, 1785, Sarah, daugh¬
ter of David Todd (203-72). They moved to Bridgton, Maine, early
in 1799. He sold his homestead in Rowley, 19 Sept., 1798, to Pember¬
ton Hale. It was formerly the homestead of Eben Todd (203-74) and
is now (1932) the homestead of Charles W. Hale. He died in Bridg¬
ton, 15 Sept., 1842, and his wife, Sarah, died there, 9 Apr., 1833.

Children born in Rowley:

64-59. Sarah,5 b. 28 Dec., 1785.

64-60. David, b. 5 Feb., 1788.

64-61. Hannah, b. 15 June, 1790.

64-62. Jacob, b. 3 July, 1792.

64-63. Jeremiah, b. 11 Aug., 1794.

64-64. Nathaniel, b. 24 Nov., 1796.

64-65. Joanna, b. 14 Dec., 1798.

Born in Bridgton, Me. :

64-66. Mark, b. 23 Feb., 1801.

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64-67. Josiah, b. 10 Feb., 1803 ; m. Anna Atherton, and lived in Water¬
ford, Me.

64-68. Reuben J., b. 2 Mar., 1807.

64- 69. Nathan T., b. 15 May, 1809.

FOSTER

65. William2 Foster, son of Reginald1 of Ipswich, married 15:
3 mo. 1661, Mary, daughter of William Jackson (97). He was
admitted to Rowley Church, 23 Feb., 1675, and dismissed, 27 Dec.,
1702, to the church in Boxford (Ch. R.). His homestead was in that
part of Rowley now Boxford. He died 17 May, 1713 (Boxford R.).

His will, dated 3 Sept., 1711, mentions himself as of Boxford and
78 years old; five sons, Jonathan, William, Timothy, Samuel and David,
to have land in Ipswich, “which I had of my father Foster”; wife
(unnamed) and her son Joseph; daughters Mary Kilbourne, Judith
Platts and Hannah Rix (Essex Probate).

By deed, dated 11 Feb., 1723-4, Jonathan Foster, Timothy Foster
and Samuel Foster of Boxford, William Foster of Andover, David Fos¬
ter of Haverhill, Mary Kilburn and John Platts of Rowley, Theophilus
Rix and Hannah Rix, his wife, of Wenham, all within the County of
Essex, convey to John Perkins of Andover, about five acres of meadow
in Andover and Salem (Essex Deeds, 43: 279).

Children of record in Rowley :

65- 1. Mary, 3 b. 16: 1 mo. 1661 (?) (1662) ; m. Samuel Kilbourne (106-4).

65-2. Judith, b. 19 June, 1664; m. John Platts (147-2).

65 - 3. Jonathan, b. 6 Mar., 1667.

65 - 4. William, mentioned in father’s will.

65 - 5. Timothy, bp. 19 Nov., 1671.

65 - 6. Hannah, bp. 23 Nov., 1673 : m. in Boxford, 11 May, 1710, Theophilus
Rix of Wenham.

65-7. Samuel, bp. 29 Oct., 1676 ; d. soon.

65 - 8. Caleb, bp. 23 Dec., 1677.

65 - 9. David, b. 9 May, 1679.

65-10. Samuel, b. 20 Feb., 1681.

65- 11. Joseph, bp. 21 May, 1682.

FOSTER

66. Abraham2 Foster, son of Reginald1 of Ipswich and brother
of William (65) above, was a resident of Ipswich.

Children :

66- 1. Ebenezer,3 b. in Ipswich, 15 July, 1672.

66-2. Mehitable, b. in Ipswich, 12 Oct., 1675.

66-3. Ruth, bp. in Rowley, 18 July, 1680.

FRAZER

67. Lieut. Colin1 Frazer was of that part of Newbury now By¬
field Parish ; was a member of Rowley Church from 12 June, 1687

118 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

until the Byfield Church was established, to which church he and his
wife were dismissed, 10 Nov., 1706. He married in Newbury, 10 Nov.,
1685, Anna, or Hannah, daughter of Duncan Stewart (188). She
died before Dec., 1691 (Essex Deeds, 38: 65). He married (2) soon
after 17 Dec., 1691, Ann, daughter of John Wicom (217-3). He died
26 Mar., 1715, aged 53 years (G. S. Byfield).

His contract of marriage with Ann Wicom is dated 17 Dec., 1691,
and mentions that he “hath two children by his former wife,” and that
if these children trouble Ann he will put them out (Essex Deeds, 38:
65).

Children born in Newbury
67-1. Simon, 2 b. 19 Aug., 1686.

67 - 2. John, b. 1 Apr., 1688 ; d. soon.

67 - 3. Elizabeth, bp. 7 July, 1689 ; m. in Boston, 21 Oct., 1714, Edward
Carpenter. They were living in Byfield Parish, 1719 (Essex Deeds,
43 : 279).

67-4. Hannah, b. 31 Aug., 1692; m. Samuel Goodridge (70-7).

67-5. John, b. 12 June, 1694; d. in Boston, 6 Oct., 1713 (G. S. Byfield).

67 - 6. Ebenezer, b. 27 July, 1696.

67-7. Gershom, b. 8 Aug., 1697; m. 9 Jan., 1718-9, Hannah Thurston of
Newbury ; residence, Newbury, where he d. 20 June, 1758. His
widow, Hannah, d. in Newbury. 18 Aug., 1770, in her 73rd year.

67-8. Nathan, b. 8 Jan., 1699-1700; m. Jane Prime (153-15).

67 - 9. Abigail, b. 21 Apr., 1702 ; m. in Newbury, 7 Jan., 1716-7, Jacob
Abbot of Newbury.

67-10. Lawson, b. 6 Sept., 1704; d. 23 Mar., 1714-5 (G. S. Byfield).

67-8. Nathan2 Frazer (Lieut. Colin 67), born in Newbury, 8
Jan., 1699-1700; married in Rowley, 19 Nov., 1730, Jane, daughter
of Mark Prime (153-5). His residence in Rowley was the house lot
formerly of Richard Swan (193).

By deed, dated 27 June, 1729, he bought of Jane Prime, widow, “a
parcel of upland and meadow in Rowley, of six acres, being 81% rods
in length, bounded easterly by the street; southerly and westerly by
said Jane Prime; northerly in part by the Living that was Doctor
Bennetts, now of Mr. John Todd and in part by Doctor Joseph Todd”
(Essex Deeds, 56: 97).

He died 21 Oct., 1741 (G. S.). His will, dated 5 Oct., 1741, men¬
tions wife, Jane; “My four children,” Nathan, Solomon, Mark and
Moses (Essex Probate, 324: 583). His widow, Jane, married (2)
Doctor Eliphalet Kilbourne (106-19).

Children born in Bowley :

67-11. Nathan, 3 b. 23 Aug., 1731; d. 5 Sept., 1731.

67-12. Nathan, b. 24 Nov., 1732.

67-13. Solomon, b. 18 Feb., 1734-5.

67-14. Mark, b. 7 Aug., 1737.

67-15. Moses, b. 29 Mar., 1741.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 119

GAGE

68. John1 Gage signed the covenant of the First Church, Boston,
27 Aug., 1630; was of Ipswich, 1633 ; was of Rowley before 7: 10 mo.
1661, when he was chosen one of the “overseers for pentuckit sid”
(Rowley R., Vol. 1: 118). His home was in that part of Rowley now
Bradford. He was about 50 years old, 1659 (Essex Ct. Files).

His wife, Amy, died in Ipswich, — June, 1658. He married (2) in
Ipswich, 7 Nov., 1658, Sarah Keyes, widow of Robert Keyes of Water-
town. He died in Bradford, 24 Mar., 1672-3. His will, mentions
wife, Sarah; sons Samuel, Daniel, Nathaniel, Jonathan, and Josiah
Gage; “my grandson to have an equal share with each of them” (Essex
Probate).

“Sara Gage widow dyed July 7th 1681” (Newbury R.). The inven¬
tory of her estate was taken 14 July, 1681; endorsed thereon is the
order of the Ipswich Court, Sept., 1681, for the division of her estate,
“to the three daughters viz : the wifes of Wm. Smith, John French,
& Samuell Buswell” (Essex Probate, 10506). See Samuel Buswell
(33) and Stephen Pearson (140-12).

Children :

68-1. Benjamin, 2 m. Mary Iveyes.

68-2. Samuel, was about 30 years old, 1669 (Ct. Files) ; m. in Bradford,
10 June, 1674, Faith Stickney (189-5) (Ct. B.) ; d. in Bradford,
20 July, 1676. His will dated" 19 July, 1676, mentions wife, Faith;
dau. Elizabeth Gage ; brothers Daniel Gage, Nathaniel Gage and
Josiah Gage ; Town of Bradford, 40 shillings, “to promote the in¬
terest of Christ” (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : * 57 ) . No male issue sur¬
vived him.

68-3. Daniel, was about 30 years old, 1669 (Ct. Files) ; m. 3 May, 1675,
Sarah Kimball (Ct. R.). She d. in Bradford, 16 Sept., 1692, and
he d. there, 8 Nov., 1705. They had ten children born in Bradford.
68-4. Nathaniel, was about 20 years old, 1664 (Ct. Files) ; m. Mary, widow
of Thomas Green of Malden ; d. in Bradford, 3 Apr., 1728, aged
85 years (G. S. Bradford). His widow, Mary, m. (2) Joseph Jewett
(100-6).

68-5. Jonathan, m. in Andover, 12 Nov., 1667, Hester Chandler ; d. in
Bradford, 15 Mar., 1674-5.

68-6. Josiah, was about 21 years old, 1669 (Ct. Files) ; m. in Bradford,
15 May, 1669, Lydia Ladd (Ct. R.) ; d. 5 July, 1717, in his 70th
year (G. S. Haverhill).

68-1. Benjamin2 Gage ( John 68), married in Andover, 16 Feb.,
1663, Mary, daughter of Robert Keyes. She died in Bradford, 20 Dec.,
1668. He married (2) in Bradford, 11 Oct., 1671 (Ct. R.) Prudence,
daughter of Thomas Leaver (115). He died 10 Oct., 1672. His
widow, Prudence, married (2) Samuel Stickney (189-1).

Children :

68-7. John, 3 b. in Rowley, 27 Sept., 1666; d. in Bradford, 25 Feb., 1671.

68-8. John, b. in Bradford, 15 July, 1672 (Ct. R.) ; m. Sarah - ; (2)

13 Mar., 1704-5 (P. R.), Sarah Haseltine (83-12). He d. in Brad¬
ford, 10 Dec., 1751 (G. S. Bradford). His widow, Sarah, d. 27 May,
1753 (G. S. Bradford).

120 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

GAGE

69. Lieut. Thomas2 Gage, son of Thomas1 and Hannah or Joanna
(Knight) Gage of Yarmouth, and later of Harwich, was a blacksmith,
and of Beverly, with wife, Sarah, in 1680. She died there 7 Dec.,
1694, aged about 40 years. He, being then of Beverly, married (2) in
Rowley, 11 June, 1695, Elizabeth, widow of Ezekiel Mighill (127-4).
He resided in Rowley after 1695. Lieut. Thomas Gage died in the
army “at Port Royal, — Aug. 1707” (Ch. R.), said to have been
“killed by a great shot in his tent,” 13 Aug., 1707.

His will, dated 21 Apr., 1707, mentions wife, Elizabeth; son Thomas
to have the land at “Simondyes” which he now improves; son William
to have the homestead and be executor; daughter Sarah; daughter
Mary, wife of Nathaniel Jewett; daughter Joanna; daughter Susan¬
nah; daughter Elizabeth (Essex Probate, 309: 258). His widow,
Elizabeth, died 14 July, 1737.

He petitioned the Essex Co. Ct., held at Ipswich 31 Mar., 1691, for
administration, saying: — “My brother Adam Gage went out a souldier
for Cannada & there was slaine in their Maj : service & hath left a
widow & not any child & neither house & land or any household good
considerable, but hath severall debts” (Clerk of Courts Office, Salem,
Mass.).

Children of record in Beverly :

69-1. Thomas, s b. 2 Nov., 1680; m. Mary Smith (181-7).

69-2. William, bp. 5: 1 mo. 1684-5; m. Mercy Barker (13-27).

69-3. Sarah, bp. 5: 1 mo. 1684-5; m. Thomas Wood (220-43).

69-4. Mary, bp. 1 Nov., 1685; m. Nathaniel Jewett (100-18).

69-5. Joanna, bp. 29 July, 1688 ; d. soon.

69-6. Joanna, b. 23 Dec., 1689; m. Ebenezer Wood (220-10).

69-7. John, bp. 26 Nov., 1691; d. young*.

69-8. Susannah, b. 12 Jan., 1693-4; m. John Dickinson (54-16).

Born in Rowley:

69-9. Eiuzabeth, b. 17 Mar., 1698-9; m. 18 Dec., 1716, Edward Saunders of
Rowley. He d. 26 Dec., 1759. She d. 22 Feb., 1766. Descendants
in the male line now (1932) living* in Rowley. Edward Saunders
was the first of the name in Rowley.

69-1. Thomas3 Gage {Lieut. Thomas 69; Thomas of Harwich),
born in Beverly, 2 Nov., 1680; married 10 Dec., 1697, Mary, daughter
of Samuel Smith (181-1). They moved to Milford, where he bought
a farm of Seth Chapin, 25 May, 1723.

Children of record in Rowley :

69-10. John,4 b. 7 Mar., 1698-9.

69-11. Sarah, b. 29 Dec., 1701.

69-12. Moses, b. 26 Mar., 1705 ; m. in Milford, 1731, Sarah Nelson (130-55) ;
residence, Milford.

69-13. Hannah, b. 8 Dec., 1708.

69-14. Mary, b. 1 Aug*., 1711.

69-15. Mehitable, bp. 16 May, 1714.

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69-16. An infant, d. 5 Oct., 1716.

69-17. Mercy, twin, bp. 18 Aug., 1717.

69-18. Elizabeth, twin, bp. 18 Aug., 1717.

69-19. Samuel, bp. 10 Sept., 1721.

69-2. William3 Gage [Lieut. Thomas 69; Thomas of Harwich) ,
baptized in Beverly, 5: 1 mo. 1684-5; married 9 July, 1707, Mercy,
daughter of Nathaniel Barker (13-4). He died 18 Mar., 1729-30,
“in ye 48 year of his age” (G. S.). His widow, Mercy, died 10 Oct.,
1775 (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

69-20. Sarah, 4 b. 26 Aug., 1709; “scald to death,” 18 June, 1713 (Ch. R.).
69-21. Thomas, b. 1 Aug., 1711, m. Apphia Nelson (130-67).

69-22. Sarah, b. 9 Sept., 1713; m. Eliphalet Jewett (100-57).

69-23. William, b. 7 Aug., 1715.

69-24. Elizabeth, b. 8 Mar., 1717-8; d. 29 May, 1736.

69-25. Mercy, b. 14 Feb., 1722-3; m. Nathan Lambert (112-22).

69-26. Nathaniel, b. 3 May, 1726 ; m. Jane Northend (132-18).

69-27. Mary, bp. 6 Oct., 1728 ; d. 29 July, 1729.

69-21. Col. Thomas4 Gage ( William 69-2; Lieut. Thomas 69;
Thomas of Hanvich), born 1 Aug., 1711; married 13 Oct., 1737,
Apphia, daughter of Ephraim Nelson (130-25). He was a soldier in
the French War, in service at Lake George in 1758, with rank of Lieut.-
Col. He died 31 Aug., 1788 (G. S.). His widow, Apphia, died 26
' Aug., 1804 (G. S.), 27 Aug. (T. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

69-28. An infant,5 d. 21 Oct., 1738.

69-29. Mary, b. 30 Oct., 1739 ; m. 18 May, 1758, Paul Lancaster.

69-30. Elizabeth, b. 8 Nov., 1742; m. Asa Todd (203-67).

69-31. Deborah, b. 14 Nov., 1745 ; m. Moses Paul Payson (138-43).

69-32. Apphia, b. 1 Apr., 1748 ; m. Thomas Lambert (112-29).

69-33. An infant, d. 1 Mar., 1750-1.

69-34. William, b. 11 Apr., 1752 ; m. Hannah Mighill (127-51).

69-35. Thomas, b. 25 Feb., 1755 ; m. Mary Todd (203-119).

69-26. Nathaniel4 Gage {William 69-2; Lieut. Thomas 69;
Thomas of Harwich), born 3 May, 1726; married 9 May, 1751, Jane,
daughter of Capt. John Northend (132-8). She died 30 Apr., 1801
(G. S.). He died 21 Oct., 1807 (G. S.). Administration granted
3 Apr., 1811.

Children born in Rowley :

69-36. Samuel Northend,5 b. 26 Feb., 1752 ; m. Lucy Goodhue.

69-37. John, b. 10 Feb., 1754; m. Polly (Mary) Sawyer (164-38).

69-38. Jane, b. 25 Feb., 1760.

69-34. William5 Gage {Col. Thomas 69-21; William 69-2; Lieut.
Thomas 69; Thomas of Harwich), born 11 Apr., 1752; married 18
Feb., 1773, Hannah, daughter of Capt. Thomas Mighill (127-32). He

122 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

died 2 Oct., 1717 (G. S.). His widow, Hannah, m. (2) Joseph Jewett
(100-144).

Children born in Rowley :

69-39. Thomas, 6 b. 31 Mar., 1774; m. Mary Dole.

69-40. Hannah, b. 21 Dec., 1775 ; m. Jonathan Lambert (112-31).

69-41. Elizabeth, b. 5 Eeb., 1778 ; m. Solomon Nelson (130-145).

69-35. Maj. Thomas5 Gage (Col. Thomas 69-21; William 69-2;
Lieut. Thomas 69; Thomas of Harwich ), born 25 Feb., 1755; married
11 Dec., 1781, Mary, daughter of William Todd (203-62). She died
26 June, 1798 (G. S.). He married (2) in Ipswich, 6 Dec., 1803,
Lucy, widow of George Todd (203-115). She died 27 July, 1809. He
died 10 Aug., 1816. His homestead was the farm he bought, 29 Sept.,
1783, of John Nelson, now (1932) owned by heirs of Frank P. Todd.
See John Bradstreet (25-57).

Children born in Rowley :

69-42. Willliam,6 b. 5 May, 1783 ; m. 4 Oct., 1814, Lucy Todd (203-192);

d. 13 Oct., 1820. She d. 15 Mar., 1870. Their three children d.
in infancy (G. S.).

69-43. Mary, b. 29 Jan., 1785 ; d. 8 Nov., 1812; unm. (G. S.).

69-44. Apphia, b. 5 Jan., 1787; m. Ezekiel Todd (203-193).

69-45. Ednah, b. 23 May, 1789 ; d. 5 Jan., 1811; unm. (G. S.).

69-46. Thomas, b. 1 Mar., 1791; d. 12 Feb., 1822 (G. S.).

69-47. Moses, b. 29 Mar., 1793 ; was a physician in Castine, Me., 1819 ;
d. in Havana, Cuba, 24 Feb., 1827 (G. S. Rowley).

69-48. Elizabeth, b. 31 Aug., 1795; m. 25 Oct., 1821, John Lord, 4th, of
Ipswich; d. in Ipswich, 1 Jan., 1830 (G. S. Rowley).

69-49. Daniel, b. 11 Feb., 1798 ; d. 5 Oct., 1798 (G. S.).

69-36. Samuel Northend5 Gage ( Nathaniel 69-26; William 69-
2; Lieut. Thomas 69; Thomas of Harwich), born 26 Feb., 1752; mar¬
ried in Ipswich, 21 Oct., 1773, Lucy Goodhue of Ipswich. She died
18 May, 1820. He married (2) in Ipswich, 20 May, 1821, Elizabeth
Holland of Ipswich. He died 19 Oct., 1823. His widow, Elizabeth,
died in Ipswich, 8 June, 1839, aged 64 years.

Children of record in Rowley :

69-50. Lucy, 6 b. 4 Aug., 1774; m. (int. 2 Dec., 1808) John Goodhue of
Salem. He d. 10 July, 184S, aged 74 years (G. S. Rowley). She
d. 20 Sept., 1851 (G. S. Rowley).

69-51. Elizabeth, b. 5 Sept., 1776 ; d. 7 July, 1853 ; unm.

69-52. Samuel, b. 11 Feb., 1779 ; Dartmouth Coll., 1798 ; d. in Hopkinton,
N. H., 5 July, 1800.

69-53. Northend, bp. 21 Aug., 1784 ; d. 14 Mar., 1807 ; unm.

69-54. Nathaniel, bp. 9 Sept., 1787 ; d. 21 Jan., 1810 ; unm.

69-55. Sally, d. 20 Mar., 1821, aged 31 years ; unm.

69-56. Jane, d. 18 Jan., 1811, aged 17 years; unm.

69-37. John5 Gage (Nathaniel 69-26; William 69-2; Lieut. Thomas
69; Thomas of Harwich ), born 10 Feb., 1754; married 18 Feb., 1794,
Polly (Mary), daughter of Ezekiel Sawyer (164-30). They moved to

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Hopkinton, N. H., where he died in 1812. Rev. soldier. It is said
they had a son, Sewall, born in Hopkinton.

Children of record in Rowley :

69-57. John, 6 b. 27 Apr., 1796.

69-58. Mary, b. 13 Oct., 1799.

69-39. Thomas6 Gage ( William 69-34; Col. Thomas 69-21; Wil¬
liam 69-2; Lieut. Thomas 69; Thomas of Harwich) , born 31 Mar.,
1774; married 18 Oct., 1799, Mary Dole; was representative many
years and very prominent in town affairs; author of the “History of
Rowley.” In 1840 he moved to Georgetown, and died there, 13 Apr.,
1842. His widow, Mary, died 15 May, 1852, aged 76 years (G. S.
Rowley).

Children born in Rowley :

69-59. Hannah, 7 b. 4 Jan., 1802; d. 13 Oct., 1834, of lockjaw; unm.

69-60. Mary Apphia, b. 17 Nov., 1808 ; d. 22 June, 1820.

69-61. William Jewett, b. 25 Aug., 1810 ; m. 11 Aug., 1835, Sarah S. Perley.

Their child, Elvira Perley,8 b. 26 Oct., 1836, is of record in Rowley.

69-62. Caleb Strong, b. 11 Feb., 1815 ; residence, Essex.

GOODRIDGE GUTTRIDG GOODRICH

70. Benjamin2 Goodridge, son of William1 of Watertown* (Sav¬
age), was born in Watertown, 11: 2 mo. 1642 (Bond); married in
Newbury, 8 Sept., 1663, Mary (should be Deborah, Mary married John
Kimball), daughter of Francis and Jane (Wilson) Jordan of Ipswich.
Her mother, Jane Jordan, in her will, dated 10 Dec., 1689, mentions
children of Deborah, late wife of Benjamin Goodridge, Benjamin,
Joseph, Daniel and Josiah Goodridge (Essex Probate, 303: 140). She
died in Newbury, 28 Nov., 1676. He married (2) in Newbury, 16
Nov., 1678, Sarah Croad.

“Oct. 23, 1692. In that part of Rowley which is now in Byfield
Parish, in Georgetown, a Mr. Goodrich and wife, and two daughters,
were killed by Indians. He was shot while praying in his family, on
Sabbath evening. Another daughter named Deborah, aged seven years,
was taken captive, but redeemed the next spring at the expense of the
Province. She died in Beverly, as appears by the records of the first
church in that town. The entry is as follows : Buryed, Mar. 28, 1774,
Deborah Duty, aged 88 years, a widow. Mr Goodrich, his wife, and

* William1 Gutterig of Watertown died in Watertown, 1647 ; inventory of his
estate taken 3 Apr., 1647 (Bond).

His widow, Margaret, married (2) John Hull of Newbury, and moved to New¬
bury with her children, Joseph, Jeremiah, Benjamin and Mary (Bond). John Hull
died in Newbury, 1 Feb., 1669-70, and his widow, Margaret, died there, 3 Feb.,
1682-3.

Her will, dated 4 Aug., 1681, mentions “son Jeremiah Goodridge to have 40s;
dau. Mary Woodman; grandchild, “Emry”: grandchild Elizabeth Woodman; son
Joseph Goodridge to have 5s; grandchild Benjamin Goodridge to have “my new
bedd & new boulster, two feather Pilloes & one paire Sheetes, ye one cotton &
ye other fiaxx, one yellow Rugg & a paire of new woollen blanketts, and a new
peuter chamber pott, to be deliverred him after my decease when hee comes to
ye age of one & twenty years”; son Benjamin Goodridge to have the rest, residue
and remainder of the estate and be executor (Essex Probate).

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two daughters, were buried in one grave a few rods easterly of the
house. The house is now owned by Captain Gorham P. Tenney, and
was the late residence of Mr. Dudley Lull, deceased, father of said
Tenney’s wife” (Gage’s Hist, of Rowley, 1840). See Matthew Duty
(61-5).

The house in which Goodridge was killed was destroyed by fire soon
after the murder (Essex Deeds, 9: 43 and 144).

Administration granted, 6 Dec., 1692, to Francis Wainwright (Essex
Probate Files, 11222). By deed, dated 25 May, 1733, Joseph Good¬
ridge, yeoman, Daniel Goodridge, weaver, both of Newbury, Josiah
Goodridge of “Barwick,” county of York, Maine, Samuel Goodridge of
Boxford and Matthew Duty, convey two lots of land in Newbury, ‘laid
out to the Rate rights of Benjamin Goodridge, Senr & Junr.” . . . "It
is understood before Signing & sealing that ye within named Samuel
Goodridge & Matthew Duty & Deborah his wife doth not here sell any
right or title to ye sd land y1 belonged to sd Benja Junrs part of sd
lands” (Essex Deeds, 77 : 103).

By deed, dated 23 Dec., 1730, Josiah Goodridge of Berwick, County
of York, Maine, conveys to Joseph Goodridge of Newbury, his right
in a five acre woodlot in Newbury, laid out to the right of “Our Father
Benjamin Goodridge late of Newbury Decd my Right being one Just
fifth part of sd Lott” (Essex Deeds, 68: 236).

By deed, dated 10 Dec., 1734, Daniel Goodridge of Newbury and
Josiah Goodridge of “Barwick,” county of York, Maine, convey to
“our Brother Joseph Goodridge of Newbury” all right, title and in¬
terest in land in Newbury “lately Laid out to ye rate right of Our
Brother Benja Goodridge late of Newbury aforesd Decd” (Essex Deeds,
69: 281).

Children born in Newbury :

70-1. Child, 3 b. 8 Sept., 1664; doubtless Benjamins (70-2).

70-2. Benjamin, was a soldier in Nov.. 1688 (Newbury B.). Prob. d. in
or because of the service. The inventory of his estate was taken,
June, 1691 (Essex Probate).

70 - 3. Joseph, b. 6 July, 1667 ; lived in Newbury.

70 - 4. Daniel, b. 3 Mar., 1670.

70-5. Josiah. See deed above.

70-6. John, b. 12 or 18 Jan., 1673-4.

70 - 7. Samuel, b. 15 Aug., 1681 ; m. in Newbury, 30 June, 1710, Hannah
Frazer (67-4). They lived in Boxford.

70-8. Sarah, bp. in Bowley, 2 Aug., 1691; killed by Indians, 23 Oct., 1692
(Gage).

70-9. Deborah, b. about 1685 ; m. Matthew Duty (61-5).

70-10. Ebenezer, b. in Bowley, 3 Dec., 1688 ; prob. d. young.

GRANT

71. Widow Jane1 Grant had an acre and half house lot on Brad¬
ford Street, 1643. Her husband, Thomas Grant, came with her to
this country in 1638, probably to Boston. She was taxed in 1653, for
two cows. The history of this family is well set forth in the affidavit

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of Samuel Stickney (189-1). No record of the death of either Thomas
or Jane in Rowley.

Children born in England :

71-1. John, 2 m. Mary - .

71-2. Hannah, m. Edward Hazen (S5).

71-3. Frances, m. in Newburj', 2 Oct., 1653, Solomon Keyes of Newbury,
later of Chelmsford.

71-4. Ann, m. 4 : 11 mo. 1658, Robert Emerson of Haverhill.

71-1. John2 Grant ( Thomas and Jane 71), born in England;
married Mary - . He died without issue, 18 Mar., 1696-7. Admin¬

istration granted 15 Apr., 1697, to his widow, Mary Grant. The sure¬
ties on her bond were Samuel Hunt of Billerica, and John Todd of
Rowley.

On file in the case are depositions of Samuel Platts, aged 48 years;
Henry Riley, aged 69 years; Ebenezer Wood, aged 24 years; Susannah
Todd, aged 60 years; Ann Wood, aged 60 years; all dated in 1697,
and of Joseph Bailey of Bradford, who says “in Rowley where I was
born and brought up,” dated 20 July 1698; and that of Samuel Stick¬
ney which is as follows: “I Sam11 Stickney Sr of Bradford do testifie
& say That I came over from England to New-England in the same
ship wth Thomas Grant & Jane Grant his Wife, who brought over
wth them Foure Children, by name John, Hannah, Frances, & Ann,
whome I was well acquainted wth, & next or near neighbours unto in
Rowley. And ye said John being deceased, I do affirm that the Sis¬
ters of John Grant above named, now by marriage known by ye names
of Hannah _Browne, Frances Keyes, & Ann Emerson are ye same yl
came over wth their Father & Mother, & by them owned wth said John
for their children.” Sworn to 20 July, 1698 (Essex Probate Files,
11510).

His widow, Mary, died 16 Feb., 1697-8. Her will, dated 2 Feb.,
1697-8, mentions Sister Susannah Todd, wife of John Todd (203) ;
Sister Wood, wife of Thomas Wood (220), “who is to have one feather
bed that Jeremiah* lyes on”; cousin John Todd to be executor (Essex
Probate, 306: 108).

GREENOUGH

72. Robert1 Greenough married Martha (Epes of Ipswich?).
He married (2) 6 Mar., 1687-8, Sarah, widow of Stephen Mighill
(127-8). She died at Taunton, 10 Feb., 1706-7 (Ch. R.). He mar¬
ried (3) (int. 29 Apr., 1710) Mary Daniel (51). He died 30 Mar.,
1718 (Ch. R.). His will, dated 28 Mar., 1718, mentions son Daniel;
son Robert’s heirs; daughter Mary Greenough; beloved wife, Mary;
and son John Greenough (Essex Probate, 312: 282). His widow,
Mary, married (2) Richard Syle (194).

Children of record in Rowley (first two probably born elsewhere) :

72-1. Robert,2 b. 28 Feb., 1682-3 ; m. Hannah Dole.

* Probably Jeremiah Hunt. See Mary Stewart (188-25).

126 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

72-2. Daniel, b. 22 Feb., 16S5-6; m. Abigail Elliot.

72-3. Elizabeth, b. 1 Dec., 1688 ; m. 17 Nov., 1710, Thomas Kimball of
Bradford.

72-4. Mary, b. 17 Sept., 1696 ; m. 18 June, 1722, Enoch Muttleberry.

72-5. John, b. 16 June, 1712. He chose Nathaniel Mighill, Esq., of Rowley,
to be his guardian, 8 Dec., 1727. He was then in Boston (Essex
Probate) .

72-1. Robert2 Greenough (Robert 72), born 28 Feb., 1682-3;
married in Newbury, 20 Jan., 1704-5, Hannah Dole of Newbury, to
which place they moved in 1712. He died before 28 Mar., 1718.

His widow, Hannah, married (2) 18 Oct., 1725, Richard Kelley
of Newbury, as his second wife. He died in Newbury, 18 June, 1734.
Her will, dated 26 Nov., 1754, proved 27 Jan., 1755, mentions herself
as of Newbury; sons, Daniel, Richard, Epes and Robert Greenough;
daughter Martha Brown; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Kingsbury; grand¬
daughter Mary Greenough, daughter of son Samuel (Essex Probate,
332: 502).

Children of record in Rowley :

72-6. Daniel,3 b. 5 Nov., 1705; m. in Ipswich, 20 Feb., 1727-8, Mary Allen
of Hamilton ; residence, Ipswich.

72 - 7. Samuel, b. 25 Mar., 1707 ; m. Elizabeth - . They had children

born in Newbury : Robert,4 20 Nov., 1733 ; Hannah, 1736 ; Sarah,
7 Dec., 1737 ; Mary, 28 Nov., 1739, and perhaps others. He d. in
Newbury, 29 Aug., 1753. Adm. granted, 10 Sept., 1753, to his
widow, Elizabeth. She m. (2) in Newbury, 29 July, 1754, Capt.
Henry Kingsbury of Newbury.

72-8. Richard, bp. 22 July, 1711; m. 20 July, 1738, Hannah Sewall of
Newbury. Child born in Newbury: Hannah,4 12 June, 1739.

72-9. Epes, bp. 22 July, 1711; m. (int. in Newbury, 11 Dec., 1730) Mar¬
garet Moor of Kittery, Me. Children born in Newbury : Ebenezer,4
31 Dec., 1734 ; Epes, 28 June, 1737 ; Samuel, 26 Aug., 1739.

Born in Newbury:

72-10. Robert, b. 21 Nov., 1712; m. in Newbury, 27 Nov., 1735, Edna Knight
of Newbury.

72-11. William, b. 2 May, 1714; m. (int. in Newbury, 11 Aug., 1749) Judith
Chase of Newbury. Child born in Newbury : William,4 9 Dec.,
1749.

72-12. Moses (Joshua, Ch. R.), b. 30 Apr., 1717.

72-13. Martha, named as dau. in mother’s will, 1754. Prob. is the Martha
Greenough who m. in Ipswich, 17 Nov., 1724, Joseph Walker of
Ipswich and (2) - Brown.

72-2. Capt. Daniel2 Greenough (Robert 72), born 22 Feb.,
1685-6; moved to New Castle, N. H., and there married 16 Dec., 1708,
Abigail, daughter of Robert Elliot of New Castle, where she died 5
June, 1719. He married (2) in New Castle, 22 Jan., 1721, Elizabeth
Hatch. He was town clerk of New Castle, 1720-2 and 4. He removed
with his family to (East) Bradford, Mass., and died there, 20 Apr.,
1746 (G. S. Groveland). He was styled “goldsmith” and “captain.”

His will, dated 15 Mar., 1745, mentions himself as of Bradford;
wife, Elizabeth, to be executrix; son Nathaniel; daughter Sarah Rohins,

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and daughter Abigail Colefax, to have “my house at New Castle in New
Hampshire in which I formerly lived, &c."; sons Simon and John to
have a dwelling in New Castle; son William “my blacksmith-shop,
&c."; younger sons Benjamin, Samuel, and James, now under 21 years,
&c. (Essex Probate, 326: 575-7). His widow, Elizabeth, died in (East)
Bradford, now Groveland, 3 Dec., 1765, in her 73rd year (G. S. Grove-
land).

Children, first eight born in New Castle, N. H. :

72-14. Sarah, 3 b. 31 June, 1710; m. - Robins.

72-15. Robert, b. 1 Sept., 1712.

72-16. Daniel, b. 13 Aug., 1714

72-17. Abigail, m. - Colfax.

72-18. Nathaniel, b. 11 Feb., 1719.

72-19. Symonds, b. 9 Nov., 1722 ; m. Abigail Chadwick. The births of
their children are recorded in Haverhill.

72-20. William, b. 2 May, 1724 ; m. in Bradford, 12 Jan., 1747-8, Hannah
Atwood of Bradford. She d. 23 Oct., 1777, in her 49th year (G. S.
Groveland) .

72-21. John, b. 17 Mar., 1726.

72-22. Benjamin, m. in Bradford, 6 Jan., 1756, Susanna Burbank of
Bradford.

72-23. Samuel, m. in Bradford, 26 June, 1758, Susanna Bailey of Bradford.

72-24. James, m. in Newbury, 13 Dec., 1759, Mary, dau. of Benj. and Mary
(Noyes) Jaques of Newbury.

HADLEY

73. George Hadley, from Ipswich, settled in that part of Rowley
now Bradford, 17 Dec., 1655. He bought of William Wilde (218),
the grantor's house, barn and lands in Rowley, near Haverhill (Essex
Deeds, 1 Ips. : 497). 9 Oct., 1660, he gives a mortgage of his farm in
Rowley to Thomas Dickinson (54), “which I purchased of William
Wiles of Ipswich" (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips.: 14). In 1665, he was of Row-
ley (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips.: 451).

HALE

74. “Goodm. (Thomas3) Hale, Junior," son of Thomas2 and
grandson of Thomas1, both of Newbury, was born in Newbury, 11 Feb.,
1658-9; married there, 16 May, 1682, Sarah, daughter of Ezekiel
Northend (132).

He moved to Rowley about 1727, and died there 11 Apr., 1730
(G. S.). His widow, Sarah, died in Rowley, 26 Apr., 1732, aged 70
years (G. S.). Thomas3 was the ancestor of the Hales of Rowley.
Their eleven children were born in Newbury.

Child of record in Rowley :

74-1. Edna, 4 bp. 22 Feb., 1684-5.

HAMMOND

75. Thomas3 Hammond ( Thomas 2 of Watertown , William 1 of
Watertown), was born in Watertown, 11 July, 1656 (Bond); married

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21 Aug., 1677, Elizabeth Noyes (Bond). She died in Watertown, 4
Apr., 1679 (Bond). He married (2) 6 Dec., 1679 (Bond), Sarah,
daughter of John Pickard (145). She died in Ipswich, 16 Jan., 1712-
3 (G. S. Rowley). He married (3) (int. 16 Oct., 1713) Hannah,
widow of Samuel Lancaster and daughter of Ensign Abel Platts (148-
2). She died 26 June, 1748 (Ch. R.).

His residence was Watertown until about 1699, when he moved to
his farm in Ipswich, “joining the bounds of Rowley,” and annexed to
Rowley, 1785. This farm was the farm of his grandfather, John
Cross,* whose only child, Hannah, was the mother of Thomas Ham¬
mond, who was her only child.

By deed, dated 13 June, 1713, he, “for love and affection,” conveys
to his two sons David and Nathaniel, all that farm he “now liveth on
in Ipswich, bounded on the cartway which lyeth next ye line that parts
Ipswich and Rowley on the northwesterly side and by Bradstreet’s
farm on the northeasterly side; by land of Gershom Nelson in part
upon the southwesterly side and in part by land of John Pickard’s
heirs on the southerly side.” — “Reserving to said parent & his heirs
and assigns forever ye improvement, benefit & useage of said way as
laid out next Rowley Line from the way said parent purchased of
Jeremiah Nelson from said farm to Rowley towne (now Hammond
Street) until it come to ye Country road leading from Ipswich to Row-
ley (now Main Street) that is to say sd parents now Dwelling house &
barn,” 100 acres more or less (Essex Deeds, 25: 243).

Soon after 1713 he moved to another farm in Ipswich, a short dis¬
tance southwesterly from the Cross farm described above and there
lived until his death. This farm is now (1932) in possession of heirs
of John F. Bradstreet, descendants of his daughter Hannah (75-8).
See Nathaniel Bradstreet (25-55).

By deed, dated 8 June, 1724, he conveyed this homestead to his two
daughters, Hannah and Mary, both minors, to hold during their lives*
then to their eldest sons; his other two daughters, Sarah Lambert and
Elizabeth Jewett, to be paid ten pounds each. In the deed the farm
is described as follows: “southeasterly upon land of Doct. Samuel
Wallis, Junr, Jeremiah Jewett and Moses Davis; on ye eastwardly end
by land of Jonathan Pickard; and norardly and norwest by land of
tbe said Jonathan & also Francis Pickards, norwest and westwardly by
ye divisional line between Ipswich & Rowley” (Essex Deeds, 45: 29).

He died on his farm in Ipswich Village, 26 Feb., 1724-5 (Ch. R.)
(G. S. Rowley). Hammond Street, Rowley, was named for him.

* The will of John Cross of Ipswich, dated 1 Nov., 1650, and codicil, dated
30: 9 mo. 1650, and codicil, dated 18: 10 mo. 1650. proved 26: 1 mo. 1651, mentions
wife, Ann, and his friend, William English, to be executors; daughter Hannah
to have the farm, and if she leave no issue the property to go to town of Ipswich
to help maintain a free school (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 112). The farm was then in
the hands of Thomas Elithorpe (63).

This daughter, Hannah Cross, was b. in Ipswich, 7 Apr., 1636; m. about 1655,
Thomas2 Hammond of Watertown. He d. in Watertown, 10 Dec., 1655 (Bond).
She d. in Watertown, 24 Mar., 1656-7 (Bond). By her will, dated 19 Mar., 1656-7,
she gave her mother (Anna) one half the rent of the Cross farm in Ipswich
(Bond). Widow Anna Cross d. in Watertown, 13 Nov., 1669 (Pope).

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Children (all in italics is from Bond’s History of Watertown) •

75-1. Hannah J b. 15 Nov., 1680 ; prob. d. in Watertown; unm.

75-2. Sarah, b. 20 Jan., 1682-3: m. Thomas Lambert (112-12).

75-3. Thomas, b. 17 Nov., 1685; d. 22 Oct., 1762. By deed, dated 23 May,
1724, Thomas Hammond of Ipswich conveys to “My well beloved
son Thomas Hammond of Watertown a parcel of salt marsh in
Bowley” (Essex Deeds, 44:158). By deed, dated 16 June, 1731,
Thomas Hammond of Watertown conveys to “My brother David
Hammond of Ipswich” the aforesaid parcel of salt marsh; wife
Mary released dower (Essex Deeds, 77:29).

75-4. Elizabeth, b. 12 May, 1688; m. Ephraim Jewett (101-17). By deed,
dated 1717, Thomas Hammond of Ipswich, “in consideration of love
... I bear to n^ son-in-law Ephraim Jewett” conveys him land
(Essex Deeds, 33:208).

75-5. David, bp., 23 Nov., 1690; m. Mary Platts (147-9).

75-6. Nathaniel, bp. 25 July, 1697; m. Bridget Harris (79-30).

75-7. Jonathan, bp. 25 July, 1697 ; we find no other record of him.

75-8. Hannah, b. in Ipswich, 19 July, 1716; m. Lieut. Nathaniel Bradstreet
(25-29).

75-9. Mary, b. in Ipswich, 11 Oct., 1719; m. Jonathan Pickard (145-32).

75-5. David4 Hammond ( Thomas 75; Thomas of Watertown ; Wil¬
liam of Watertown) , baptized in Watertown, 23 Nov., 1690 (Bond) ;
moved to Ipswich with his father, 1699; married (int. 11 July, 1719)
Mary, daughter of Sergt. John Platts (147-2). She died Mar., 1747-8
(Ch. R.). He married (2) (int. 6 Aug., 1748) Elizabeth, daughter of
Isaac Platts (147-7).

He “and his wife Mary owned ye Coven1,” 5 June, 1720 (Ch. R.).
He died 22 Sept., 1765 (Ch. R.). His estate was divided, 1 Oct., 1767,
among his children; son, David; daughters Joanna Parsons and Sarah
Treadwell (Essex Probate, 344: 208). His homestead was the farm
his father gave him in Ipswich, “joining the bounds of Rowley,” now,
by annexation, a part of Rowley.

Children of record in Rowley :

75-10. David, s b. 17 Aug., 1720 ; m. Susanna Harris.

75-11. Sarah (Mary, Ch. R.), b. 15 Feb., 1727-8; m. (int. in Ipswich, 10
Jan., 1746) Joseph Tredwell of Ipswich.

75-12. Phineas, bp. 7 Sept., 1731 ; d. young.

75-13. Joanna, bp. 24 June, 1739; m. in Ipswich, 29 Dec., 1757, Amos Par¬
sons of Gloucester.

75-6. Nathaniel4 Hammond ( Thomas 75; Thomas of Watertown;
William of Watertown ), born probably in 1692 or 3; baptized in Water-
town, 25 July, 1697 (Bond) ; married (int. 30 Jan., 1713-4) Bridget,
daughter of Dea. Timothy Harris (79-7). She died in Littleton, 31
Oct., 1731.

Having divided, with his brother David, the farm given them by
their father, Thomas Hammond above, he, by deed, dated 12 Nov.,
1722, conveys his half to his father-in-law, Timothy Harris (79-7)
(Essex Deeds, 43: 60). He moved to Littleton in 1725 and was there
in 1731. In 1753 Jonathan, Nathaniel, Thomas, Joseph and Oliver

130 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Hammond were, among others, petitioners for the incorporation of
Gilsum, N. H.

Children born in Ipswich :

75-14. Jonathan,5 b. 18 May, 1715.

75-15. Nathaniel, b. 24 Jan., 1716-7.

75-16. Thomas, b. 31 Oct., 1719.

75-17. John, b. 23 Jan., 1720-1; d. 29 Jan., 1720-1.

75-18. Joseph, b. 3 Feb., 1721-2.

75-19. Timothy, b. 28 Feb., 1725 ; 27 Feb., 1724-5 (Littleton B.).

Born in Littleton :

75-20. Bridget, b. 13 Apr., 1727; m. in Bowley, Joshua Prime (153-10).
75-21. Oliver, b. 29 Oct., 1729 ; m. Sarah White.

75-10. David5 Hammond ( David 75-5; Thomas 75; Thomas of
Watertown ; William of Watertown) , born 17 Aug., 1720; married (int.
in Ipswich, 17 Sept., 1743) Susannah Harris of Ipswich. He mar¬
ried (2) 1 Dec., 1782, Elizabeth, widow of Thomas Wood (220-53).
He died 3 Jan., 1797 (Dr. Jewett’s Diary). His will, dated 5 Oct.,
1793, mentions himself as of Rowley; wife, Elizabeth; three sons,
Phineas, Thomas and David; four daughters, Mary Jewett, Susanna
Brocklebank, Sarah Lord and Hannah Hunt (Essex Probate, 365: 49).
His widow, Elizabeth, died 21 Oct., 1815.

Children born in Bowley :

75-22. Phineas,6 b. 2 Aug., 1744; int. in Ipswich, 28 Feb., 1783, to Sarah
Lewis of Gloucester ; he was then of Ipswich.

75-23. Mary, b. 26 Feb., 1745-6; m. - Jewett.

75-24. Thomas, b. 13 June, 1747 ; m. Esther Dole.

75-25. Susannah, b. 8 June, 1749; m. Nathan Brocklebank (29-54).

75-26. John, b. 8 Feb., 1751.

75-27. Sarah, b. 2 Dec., 1752 ; m. in Linebrook, 14 June, 1774, Samuel
Lord, 3rd, of Ipswich.

75-28. Joanna (Hannah), b. 15 May, 1755 ; m. Enos Hunt.

75-29. David, b. 30 Nov., 1757 ; m. (int. in Ipswich, 21 Mar., 1777) Patience
Harris of New Salem, N. H. ; to which town he removed about
the time of his marriage.

75-30. Jonathan, d. 26 July, 1763.

75-21. Oliver5 Hammond {Nathaniel 75-6; Thom, as 75; Thomas
of Watertown ; William of Watertown), born in Littleton, 29 Oct.,
1729; married in Wenham, 18 Mar., 1756, Sarah White of Wenham.
He was then of Rowley. She was probably daughter of Josiah and
Sarah (Prime 153-11) White of Wenham, and born there 27 Nov., 1733.

He died 19 Sept., 1758 (G. S. Rowley). Administration granted
4 Dec., 1758, to his widow, Sarah (Essex Probate, 335: 526). The
inventory, filed 21 Jan., 1760, lists about 300 acres of land at Swan-
sey, N. H., valued at £40 (Essex Probate, 336: 549). His widow,
Sarah, married (2) in Rowley, 8 Nov., 1770, Pelatiah Cummings of
Topsfield.

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Children born in Rowley :

75-31. Nathaniel, 6 b. 29 Dec., 1756; m. (int. in Topsfield, 7 Feb., 1779)
Abigail, dau. of Stephen Perkins of Topsfield, where they had
children born. She d. 20 or 23 May, 1839, aged 80^ years (Tops¬
field R.). He d. 3 Dec., 1842.

75-32. Sarah, b. 3 Apr., 1759 ; m. in Topsfield, 8 Mar., 1785, Ebenezer Stone
of Marlborough, N. H.

75-24. Thomas6 Hammond ( David 75-10; David 75-5; Thomas
75; Thomas of Watertown ; William of Watertown) , born 13 June, 1747 ;
married Esther Hole.

Copy of part of a deposition used in the case of Moses Bradstreet
vs. William Gage. Sworn to, 30 Sept., 1819 (Essex Co. Ct. R.).

“I Thomas Hammond of Dunbarton in the County of Hillsborough
and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age, testify depose and say,
that I was born in June 1747 at a place then called Ipswich farms,
now in the town of Rowley; from this place my father removed, as I
have understood to a place in Rowley about half a quarter of a mile
distant, when I was about eighteen months old, at this latter place I
remained with my father till I was nearly fifteen years old, excepting
one summer, this place adjoins on the farm where Mr Moses Brad-
street now lives. I served my apprenticeship in Newburyport, and
resided there afterward till April 1775; when my family removed to
my former residence, and I went into the army, and returned to my
family in the spring of 1776. I remained at said place with my family
about one month; thence we removed to the distance of about three
quarters of a mile, where we remained till January, 1777; then we
removed into the State of New Hampshire, where I have lived till the
present time. ...” Rev. soldier.

Children :

75-33. Jonathan/ bp. 16 Oct., 1774 (Old So. Ch. Newburyport R.).

75-34. Ester, bp. — Aug., 1776.

75-35. John, bp. 26 Oct., 1777.

HARDY

76. Thomas1 Hardy* settled very early in that part of Rowley
afterward called Merrimack Village and later Bradford, where he
acquired much land. The name of his wife is not recorded.

He died in Bradford, 4 Jan., 1677-8. His will, dated 4 Mar., 1671-2,
when he was called of “Merrimack near Haverhill,” with a “Postscript”
dated 12 Dec., 1677, proved 26 Mar., 1678, mentions himself as aged
about 72 years, in 1677; eldest son, Thomas, sons John, Joseph, Jacob
and William; son-in-law William Hutchins; daughter Mary and her
children unnamed; daughter Sarah (Essex Probate).

Children mentioned in will :

76-1. Thomas, 2 b. about 1634; in. Mercy Tenney (195-3).

* Among those who came to Ipswich in 1633, with Winthrop, was a Thomas
Hardy, who left Ipswich before 1665. He was probably Thomas Hardy (76).

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76-2. Joseph, b. about 1643; d. 11 Jan., 1726-7, aged 84 years (G. S.
Groveland) .

76-3. John, b. about 1647 ; m. Mary Jackman.

76-4. Jacob, b. about 1648 ; d. 2 Apr., 1706, in his 58th year (G. S. Brad¬
ford ) .

76-5. William, m. Ruth Tenney (196-5).

76-6. Mary, m. before 22 July, 1670, Samuel Currier of Haverhill (Old
Norfolk Co. R.).

76-7. Sarah, m. William Hutchins (96).

76-1. Thomas2 Hardy ( Thomas 76), born about 1634; married
22: 9 mo. 1664, Mercy, daughter of Thomas Tenney (195). He died
in Bradford, 6 Feb., 1715-6, “in his 82nd year” (G. S. Bradford).
His will, dated 23 Mar., 1714-5, mentions wife; sons William, Jacob,
Benjamin, and Isaac who is to have the homestead; father Tenney;
two daughters, Hannah Hardy and Sarah Burbank (Essex Probate,
311: 361). His widow, Mercy, died 15 Aug., 1716 (G-. S. Bradford).

Child of record in Rowley :

76 - 8. Ann, 3 b. 26 Apr., 1666 ; d. young.

Children born in Bradford :

76-9. Thomas, b. 29 June, 1667; d. soon.

76-10. William, b. 11 Jan., 1669-70.

76-11. James, b. 13 Feb., 1672 ; drowned, 12 June, 1689.

76-12. Thomas, twin, b. 2 Apr., 1675.

76-13. Daniel, twin, b. 2 Ax>r., 1675.

76-14. Jacob, b. 25 Mar., 1677.

76-15. Benjamin, b. 22 Sept., 1679.

76-16. Ebenezer, b. 3 May, 1682 ; d. 17 July, 1682.

76-17. Isaac, b. 19 Aug., 1683; d. 6 Jan., 1729 (G. S. Groveland).

76-18. Hannah, b. 4 Oct., 1686.

76-19. Sarah, b. 9 June, 1689; m. in Bradford, Ebenezer Burbank (31-17).

76-3. John2 Hardy ( Thomas 76), born about 1647; married 2
Apr., 1667, Mary Jackman. They settled in Bradford, where she died
2 Dec., 1689. He married (2) 31 July, 1695, Martha, widow of Caleb
Burbank (31-4). He died 4 Feb., 1714-5, aged 67 years (G. S. Brad¬
ford). His will, dated 1 Feb., 1714-5, mentions wife, Martha; sons
Bichard and Thomas to be executors; son Joseph; son John; son
Zachry; daughter Sarah Jewett; children, unnamed, of daughter Ten¬
ney, deceased; daughter Hannah, wife of Samuel Hardy; brother
Thomas Hardy (Essex Probate, 311: 234). His widow, Martha, died
1716 (G. S. Bradford).

Children born in Bradford :

76-20. John, 3 b. 11 Feb., 1668 (Ct. R.) ; d. soon.

76-21. Mary, b. 2 Apr., 1671 (Ct. R.) ; m. Daniel Tenney (195-6).

76-22. Sarah, b. 25 Mar., 1673 (Ct. R.) ; m. Francis Jewett (100-10).

76-23. Joseph, twin, b. 3 Feb., 1674 (Ct. R.).

76-24. John, twin, b. 3 Feb., 1674 (Ct. R.).

76-25. Hannah, b. 20 June, 1677 ; m. Samuel Hardy (76-31).

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76-26. Bichard, b. 24 Apr., 1679.

76-27. Esther, b. 17 Feb., 1680; d. 6 Dec., 1689.

76-28. Nathaniel, b. 10 Mar., 1683.

76-29. Zachariah, b. 20 Feb., 1685.

76-30. Thomas, b. 17 Mar., 1689.

76-5. William2 Hardy ( Thomas 76), married in Bradford, 3 May,
1678, Ruth, daughter of Dea. William Tenney (196). She died in
Bradford, 27 Apr., 1689.

Children born in Bradford :

76-31. Samuel, 3 b. 29 June, 1679; m. in Bradford, 5 July, 1700, Hannah
Hardy (76-25).

76-32. Thomas, b. 29 May, 1683.

76-33. Ann, b. 19 Apr., 1685 ; m. in Bradford, 25 July, 1710, Ephraim Lacy
of Bradford.

76-34. Buth, b. 20 Apr., 1689 ; d. 1 May, 1689.

HARDY

77. Hannah Hardy, “Adult,” joined Rowley Church, 9 June, 1700.

HARRIMAN

78. Leonard1 IIarriman was probably of the first company and
then a minor. His name appears of record in Rowley before 1649.
He bought, in 1667, of John Todd (203), the house lot laid out to
John Spofford (184), on Bradford Street. His wife was Margaret;
she was buried 22 Oct., 1676. He died 6 ( ?) May, 1691. His will,
dated 12 May, 1691, mentions himself as being infirm; son Matthew
to have land in Haverhill; son Jonathan; daughters Hannah Boynton
and Mary Harriman; and grandson Matthew, son of Matthew (Essex
Probate, 304: 385).

Children born in Bowley :

78-1. John,2 b. 16 : 3 mo. (May) 1650 ; killed at Bloody Brook with Capt.
Lathrop, 18 Sept., 1675 (Coffin, p. 390) ; unm.

78-2. Matthew, b. 16: 6 mo. (Aug.) 1652 ; m. Elizabeth Swan (193-11).
78-3. Hannah, b. 22: 3 mo. 1655 ; m. Caleb Boynton (22-3).

78-4. Jonathan, b. 5 : 10 mo. (Dec.) 1657 ; m. Sarah Palmer (135-6).

78-5. Mary, m. Samuel Cooper (45-2).

78-2. Matthew2 Harriman ( Leonard 78), born 16: 6 mo. 1652;
married in Haverhill, 22 Dec., 1673, Elizabeth, daughter of Robert
Swan (193-1). He owned a house in Haverhill and was living there
at the time of his marriage, though then a member of Rowley Church.
He was of Haverhill and aged about 70 years, 8 May, 1722, when he
gave a deposition concerning the bounds of land in Haverhill (Essex
Deeds, 39: 153). See Haverhill Records for births of his sixteen chil¬
dren, and his marriage with Mary Caller as second wife.

Children born in Haverhill, recorded in Bowley :

78-6. Elizabeth^ bp. 6 Feb., 1675-6.

134 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

78-7. Matthew, bp. 24 Sept., 1676; oldest child (Ch. R.).

78-8. Hannah, bp. 4 Aug., 1678.

78-4. Jonathan2 Harriman ( Leonard 78), born 5: 10 mo. 1657;
married Sarah, daughter of John Palmer (135). She died 30 June,
1688. He married (2) 19 Aug., 1691, Margaret, widow of Samuel
Wood (220-8). He died 15 Feb., 1741 (G. S. Georgetown). His will,
dated 12 June, 1734, mentions wife, Margaret; sons Leonard, Nathaniel,
John, Samuel, and Jeremiah who is to have real estate and take care
of his mother; daughters Margaret Boynton, Mary Nelson and Sarah
Hazen (Essex Probate, 325: 34). Widow Margaret died 25 Jan., 1754,
“very aged.”

Children born in Rowley :

78-9. Margaret,3 b. 19 xAug., 1686 ; m. Jonathan Boynton (22-15).

78-10. Jonathan, b. 15 July, 1692 ; d. 20 Nov., 1711; nnm.

78-11. Leonard, b. 5 Oct., 1694; m. Martha Plummer (149-8).

78-12. Nathaniel, b. 31 Dec., 1696 ; m. Mehitable Spofford (184-26).

78-13. Mary, b. 11 Nov., 1698; m. (int. 11 May, 1728) Jacob Hale of Box-
ford. She m. (2) Jeremiah Nelson (130-35).

78-14. Sarah, b. 19 Mar., 1700-1; m. Samuel Hazen (85-28).

78-15. John, b. 13 June, 1703 ; m. Jane Bailey.

78-16. Samuel, b. 12 Nov., 1705 ; m. Jane Colman.

78-17. Jeremiah, b. 22 Sept., 1709; m. Patience Perley (142-5).

78-11. Capt. Leonard3 Harriman (Jonathan 78-4; Leonard 78),
born 5 Oct., 1694; married in Newbury, 5 July, 1715, Martha, daugh¬
ter of Benjamin Plummer (149). She died 6 Aug., 1733 (G. S.
Georgetown). He died 18 Feb., 1785.

Child born in Rowley :

78-18. Jonathan,4 b. 2 Apr., 1716; m. Mary Chaplin (37-22).

78-12. Lieut. Nathaniel3 Harriman ( Jonathan 78-4; Leonard
78), born 31 Dec., 1696; married 25 Aug., 1720, Mehitable, daughter
of Samuel Spofford (184-4). He was a lieutenant in the army and
died in front of Louisburg, 13 Oct., 1745. His will, dated 13 Mar.,
1744-5, mentions wife (unnamed); sons Samuel and Moses; daughters
Abigail, wife of Samuel Kezer; Mehitable, wife of Jonathan Plummer;
and Margaret Harriman; granddaughter Harriman (Rosamond5, b. 6
Jan., 1744-5), daughter of son Nathaniel, late of Bradford, deceased
(Essex Probate, 326: 406). His widow Mehitable’s will, dated 16
Aug., 1753, proved 19 Jan., 1756, mentions sons Samuel and Moses;
daughter Margaret and grandson Nathaniel Plummer (Essex Probate,
333: 340).

Children born in Rowley :

78-19. Abigail,4 b. 8 Oct., 1721 ; m. 20 Apr., 1742, Samuel Kezer. She was
a widow and of Rowley, 24 Feb., 1804 (Essex Deeds, 178:236);
d. 29 Mar., 1809.

78-20. Nathaniel, b. 22 Mar., 1722-3 ; m. 21 May, 1742, Hannah Colman
of Newbury; d. 26 Oct., 1744, “of Bradford, but a member of this

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church” (Sec. Ch. E.). His son, Benjamin, 5 d. 3 July, 1743, aged
14 days. His widow, Hannah, m. (2) 1 Oct., 1745, Joseph Palmer
of Bradford.

78-21. Heritable, b. 10 Mar., 1726-7 ; m. 6 June, 1744, Jonathan Plummer.
78-22. Samuel, b. 23 May, 1732 ; m. 21 Dec., 1752, Elizabeth Stickney
(189-60). She d. 18 Jan., 1801. He m. (2) 3 Dec., 1801, Huldah
Nelson (130-116). He was styled “Elder,” and d. 17 Sept., 1803
(G. S. Georgetown). His widow, Huldah, d. 5 Mar., 1848, aged
100 years and 6 months.

78-23. Margaret, b. 23 Feb., 1734-5; m. Moses Burpee (32-32).

78-24. Moses, b. 28 Apr., 1737 ; d. in Bradford, 24 Aug., 1784. His widow,
Jane, d. in Bradford, 16 Feb., 1825, aged 86 years.

78-15. John3 Harriman ( Jonathan 78-4; Leonard 78) , born 13
June, 1703; married (int. 7 May, 1726) Jane, daughter of Thomas
Bailey (10-12) of Bradford, where she was born, 4 Feb., 1706. He
died 25 Jan., 1753. His will, dated 10 Sept., 1751, mentions wife,
Jane; sons John, Enoch, Leonard and Thomas; daughters Jane, Mar¬
garet and Anne; brother Thomas Wood to be executor (Essex Probate,
331: 200). His widow, Jane, m. (2) Israel Hazen (85-29).

Children born in Eowley :

78-25. Enoch, 4 b. 18 May, 1727 ; d. 24 Aug., 1736.

78-26. Jane, b. 24 June, 1729; d. 23 Aug., 1736.

78-27. John, b. 17 Oct., 1731; m. 26 Dec., 1751, Mary Plummer; settled
in Lunenburg.

78-28. Leonard, b. 14 June, 1734 ; d, 1 Sept., 1736.

78-29. Enoch, b. 5 Oct., 1736 ; m. Martha Palmer.

78-30. Leonard, b. 12 Mar., 1738-9 ; m. 13 Dec., 1763, Rosamond Harriman,
dau. of Nathaniel (78-20).

78-31. Jane, b. 27 Mar., 1741; m. in Ipswich, 19 Mar., 1761, John Dresser
of Boxford.

78-32. Thomas, b. 19 Jan., 1744 ; m. 28 Sept., 1766, Martha Pool.

78-33. Margaret, b. 9 Mar., 1745-6; m. 9 Feb., 1775, Samuel Smith.

78-34. A son, b. 12 June, 1749; d. 17 June, 1749.

78-35. Anne, b. 13 Aug., 1750; m. (int. 7 Mar., 1778) Joseph Haskell of
Gloucester.

78-16. Samuel3 Harriman ( Jonathan 78-4; Leonard 78), born
12 Nov., 1705; married in Newbury, 16 Oct., 1729, Jane, daughter of
Thomas Colman of Newbury. He died in Newbury, 1758. His will,
dated 25 Jan., 1758, proved 3 Apr., 1758, mentions wife, Jane; son
Asa to have the farm in Rowley; daughter Jane to have the house in
Newbury (Essex Probate, 335: 240). His widow, Jane, married (2)
in Newbury, 23 Nov., 1758, Timothy Toppan of Newbury.

Children :

78-36. A child, 4 bp. — Mar., 1730-1 (Byfield Ch. E.).

78-37. Samuel, b. 23 Feb., 1731-2 ; d. 13 Sept., 1736. First child bp. in the
Second Parish Meeting-house.

78-38. Jane, b. 10 Nov., 1733 ; d. 28 Sept., 1736.

78-39. Dudley, b. 9 Mar., 1734-5 ; d. 27 Sept., 1736.

78-40. Phebe, b. 2 Aug., 1737 ; d. 29 July, 1745.

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78-41. Anne, b. 8 Oct., 1739 (Jane, Ch. R. and in father’s will) ; m. in
Newbury, 19 Aug., 1762, Benjamin Evans of Salisbury; d., his
widow, in Salisbury, 9 July, 1814.

78-42. Asa, b. 30 Jan., 1742; had children born in Newburyport, 1764-1771.
78-43. Nathaniel, b. 16 Sept., 1747 ; d. 1 Oct., 1747.

78-17. Jeremiah3 Harriman ( Jonathan 78-4; Leonard 78), born
22 Sept., 1709; married 17 Apr., 1735, Patience, daughter of Samuel
Perley (142). This may have been his second marriage. He died 30
Jan., 1753. His will, dated 3 Aug., 1749, mentions wife, Patience,
who is to provide for his mother according to the last will of his father,
Jonathan Harriman; only daughter, Lucy; sons Jonathan, Jeremiah
and William; all the children under 21 years (Essex Probate, 331:
203). His widow, Patience, died 20 May, 1777.

Children of record in Rowley :

78-44. Lucy, 4 bp. 22 Aug., 1736 (Sec. Ch. R.) ; d. 25 Feb., 1755.

78-45. Jonathan, b. 26 Nov., 1737 ; m. 26 Nov., 1769, Sarah Plummer.
78-46. Jeremiah, b. 25 July, 1740; m. Anna Poore.

78-47. William, b 8. Jan., 1742-3 ; m. 31 Oct., 1765, Rebecca Pearson. Adm.

granted, 2 Mar., 1778, to his widow, Rebecca. He was called of
Haverhill ; blacksmith ; had dwelling-house in Rowley ; blacksmith
shop ; half pew in meeting house in Bradford (Essex Probate,
353 : 53).

78-48. A son, b. 21 Sept., 1745; d. 29 Sept., 1745.

78-18. Jonathan4 Harriman ( Capt . Leonard 78-11; Jonathan
78-4; Leonard 78), born 2 Apr., 1716; married 23 Dec., 1736, Mary,
daughter of Capt. Jeremiah Chaplin (37-8). She died 20 Feb., 1772,
in her 63rd year. He married (2) (int. 6 June, 1772) Martha, daugh¬
ter of Nathan Plummer (149-9). His home was in the Second Parish,
Rowley, now Georgetown.

His will, dated 24 May, 1792, proved 5 Dec., 1796, mentions wife,
Martha; daughter Mary, wife of Capt. Benjamin Adams; daughters
Martha and Sarah, unmarried and under 21 years old; only son, Jona¬
than, a minor of about 16 years, to have the homestead, &c. ; Elder
Samuel Harriman to be executor (Essex Probate, 364: 539). Capt.
Benjamin Adams appealed from the decree of the Probate Court allow¬
ing the will, so that the final decree allowing the will was not entered
until 5 Dec., 1798. His widow, Martha, died 11 Nov., 1825.

Children born in Rowley :

78-49. Martha, s b. 22 Aug., 1737 ; d. 27 Aug., 1756.

78-50. Mary, b. 1 Jan., 1739-40; m. Benjamin Adams.

78-51. A son, twin, d. 21 Feb., 1741-2.

78-52. A son, twin, d. 21 Feb., 1741-2

78-53. Jonathan, b. 15 Jan., 1742-3; d. 21 Mar., 1742-3.

78-54. Ann, b. 19 Apr., 1744; d. 11 June, 1745.

78-55. A child, d. 10 Oct., 1746.

78-56. Martha, b. 24 July, 1773; m. 12 Nov., 1792, Solomon Hale.

78-57. Sarah, b. 17 Apr., 1775 : m. 25 Nov., 1800, Nathaniel Holmes.

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78-58. Jonathan, b. 8 Sept., 1780; m. 14 Sept., 1800, Sarah Moulton of
Boxford. Births of eight children recorded in Rowley.

78-29. Enoch4 Harriman ( John 78-15; Jonathan 78-4; Leonard
78), bom 5 Oct., 1736; married 5 June, 1759, Martha Palmer of Brad¬
ford. Their home was in Haverhill, where she died 3 Dec., 1815. He
died 16 Sept., 1823.

Children born in Haverhill :

78-59. Martha, s b. 25 Dec., 1761 ; m. 24 Nov., 1784, Caleb Webster of
Haverhill.

78-60. Sarah, b. 15 May, 1764; d. unm.

78-61. Peggy, b. 27 Apr., 1767; m. in Bradford, 23 Aug., 1792, Samuel Adams
of Bradford.

78-62. Annie, b. 13 Aug., 1771; m. James Everton of Derry, N. H.

78-63. Enoch, b. 12 Mar., 1775 ; m. (int. 29 Jan., 1795) Sarah, dau. of
John and Sarah (Fowler) Brocklebank (29-79). He d. 10 Apr.,
1844. She d. 7 June, 1860. Thev had thirteen children born in
Bradford.

78-46. Jeremiah4 Harriman (Jeremiah 78-17; Jonathan 78-4;
Leonard 78), born 25 July, 1740; married 1 Aug., 1769, Anna, daugh¬
ter of Daniel and Ednah (Plummer 149-16) Poore. She was born
7 Feb., 1746-7 and died in Boxford, 6 June, 1791. He married (2)
(int. 28 Feb., 1792) Sarah Dole. She died in Boxford, 25 Feb., 1824,
aged 71 years. He moved to Boxford, about 1790, and died there, 25
Feb., 1824.

Children born in Rowley :

78-64. Lucy, s b. 25 May, 1770.

78-65. Polly, b. 18 Jan., 1773.

78-66. Betty, b. 1776; d. 9 July, 1778.

78-67. Jeremiah, b. 31 Mar., 1780.

78-68. Daniel, b. 29 Jan., 1783.

78-69. Anna Poor, b. 9 Feb., 1787.

78-70. A daughter, d. 14 June, 1791 (G. S. Boxford).

78-71. Betsey, b. 2 Feb., 1793.

HARRIS

79. John1 Harris, “mariner,” had a two-acre house lot, 1643;
freeman, 26 May, 1647. He brought with him his wife, Bridget
(Angier?), who was buried 4 Aug., 1672. He married (2) 24 Oct.,
1677, Elizabeth, widow of Dea. Richard Wells of Salisbury and daughter
of Thomas Rowlandson of Ipswich and Lancaster (Savage). She was
buried 29 Dec., 1679. The probate of her will, “made in her widow¬
hood,” was consented to by John Harris, 28 June, 1680 (Essex Pro¬
bate). He married (3) Alice - . She may have been a daughter of

James Mattock of Boston, and this her fourth marriage (Suffolk Deeds,
22: 79).

He died, “aged,” 15 Feb., 1694-5. His will, dated 8 Jan., 1691-2,
mentions wife, Alice, and a marriage contract; sons Nathaniel, John,

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who had already lands at Haverhill “y* I purchast of Thomas Aires/’*
Timothy, named executor; daughter, Mary Allen; and grandchildren,
John and Eleazer Harris, sons of Nathaniel (Essex Probate). The
Rev. Nathaniel Rogers of Ipswich, in his will of 3 July, 1655, men¬
tions “The children of my cousin John Harris of Rowley viz.: Eliza¬
beth, Nathaniel, John and Mary” (Essex Probate). See note under
Daniel Harris (82).

Children :

79-1. Elizabeth^ m. Moses Bradstreet (25-7).

79-2. Nathaniel, m. Elizabeth Hazen (85-1).

79-3. John, b. 8 : 8 mo. 1649; m. Esther Stackhouse.

79-4. Thomas, b. 7 : 8 mo. 1651 ; d. soon.

79-5. Mary, m. William Allen (5).

79-6. Sarah, m. Beriah Browne (30-3).

79-7. Timothy, b. 1 : 9 mo. 1657 ; m. Phebe Pearson (140-11).

79-2. Nathaniel2 Harris ( John 79) married 5 Apr., 1670, Eliza¬
beth, daughter of Edward Hazen (85). By deed, dated 17 Dec., 1680,
his father conveyed to him a farm in Rowley (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 459).
He died 24 Apr., 1732 (Ch. R.). 29 June, 1703, Nathaniel Harris

of York, formerly of Rowley, conveys land in Rowley to John Todd
(Essex Deeds, 58: 88); perhaps this was Nathaniel (79-8).

Children born in Rowley :

79 - 8. Nathaniel, s b. 6 Jan., 1670-1.

79-9. Bridget, b. 26 Nov., 1672; m. Joseph Boynton (22-8).

79-10. Elizabeth, bp. 1 Aug., 1675 ; d. 25 Oct., 1694; unm.

79-11. John, b. 12 June, 1677.

79-12. Hannah, b. 10 May, 1679.

79-13. Sarah, b. 9 : 2 mo. 1681.

79-14. Jane, b. 12 Mar., 1683-4.

79-15. Eleazer, b. 30 Oct., 1686.

79-16. Edward, b. 25 Jan., 1688-9.

79-17. Elizabeth, b. 3 Nov., 1694.

79-18. Job, bp. 29 May, 1698 ; may have been of Ipswich, and his wTill
proved 8 Oct., 1771 (Essex Probate, 347:226).

79-3. John2 Harris ( John 79), born 8: 8 mo. 1649; married
Esther Stackhouse, probably daughter of Richard of Salem and Bev¬
erly, f He resided in Ipswich. In deeds he is styled “locksmith,” “gun-

* This land was bought of Thomas Ayers, whose deed was dated 7 July, 1663,
and the land is described as 108 acres in Haverhill (Essex Deeds, 1 Norfolk: 277).
Son John (79-3) conveyed this land to Edward Bishop of Salem, Henry Lake of
Topsfield, Benjamin Jones of Gloucester, Timothy Day of Gloucester, and Eph¬
raim Wilds of Topsfield, by deed, dated 14 Dec., 1685; wife Esther released dower
(Essex Deeds, 5 Ips.: 117).

t Edith, wife of Mordecai “Crafford” of Salem, was accused of setting fire to
a house, 10 Sept., 1666; among the witnesses Susanna Stackhouse “ae abt 52 and
Ester Stackhouse of fiftene yeares of age & something more” deposed, 9: 8 mo.
1666 (Suffolk Ct. Files, 7:114). This, taken in connection with the following
extract from the Essex Ct. Files of 17 Mar., 1704-5, goes far toward a settlement
of the doubt concerning the maiden name of Esther Harris. “I Hannah Harris
of Boston, widow, eldest daughter and administratrix of Richard Stackhouse late
of Beverly, deceased, have appointed my loving brother John Harris of Ipswich,
locksmith, my attorney.”

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smith,” “marshall,” and on his gravestone, “under-sheriff.” He died
15 Sept., 1714 (G. S. Ipswich). His will, dated 16 July, 1714, men¬
tions wife, Esther; son Thomas to have land at Gloucester; sons John
and Samuel to have land at Ipswich, Gloucester, Coxhall, or elsewhere;
son John’s three sons to have lot at Pigeon Cove; daughters Abigail
Burnam, Esther Chapman, Mary, and Margaret Harris (Essex Pro¬
bate, 311:221). An agreement, dated 11 Dec., 1719, shows names of
sons-in-law as given below (Essex Probate, 313:62).

Children born in Ipswich :

79-19. John, 3 b. 27 Mar., 1673.

79-20. Abigail, b. 2 Mar., 1675 ; m. Job Burnam of Ipswich.

79-21. Thomas, b. 12 June, 1677 ; m. (int. in Ipswich, 9 Dec., 1710) Joanna
Pulsifer.

79-22. Esther, b. 8 Nov., 1679; m. 2 Feb., 1703-4, Samuel Chapman of
Ipswich.

79-23. Mary, b. 20 Dec., 1681; m. (int. in Ipswich, 7 Aug1., 1714) Grindall
Knight of Ipswich.

79-24. Margaret, b. 22 May, 1685; m. (int. in Ipswich, 16 Aug., 1718)
Anthony Smith of Ipswich, where she d. — Dec., 1744.

79-25. Samuel, b. 28 Nov., 1687.

79-26. Daniel, b. 25 Aug., 1691.

79-7. Dea. Timothy2 Harris ( John 79), born 1: 9 mo. 1657;
married 24 Aug., 1682, Phebe, daughter of John Pearson (140). He
was chosen deacon of Eowley Church, 1 Feb., 1707-8, and died 24 Mar.,
1722-3 (G. S.). By deed, dated 12 Nov., 1722, his son-in-law, Nathan¬
iel Hammond (75-6), conveyed to him a farm in Ipswich, near the
bounds of Rowley, and in 1785 set off from Ipswich to Rowley (Essex
Deeds, 43:60). His will, dated 23 Mar., 1722-3, mentions wife (un¬
named); son John as residuary legatee and executor; son-in-law Na¬
thaniel Hammond; son Stephen to have lands in Littleton; grandchild
Phebe Harris; daughters Sarah, Phebe, Bridget, Dorcas, Elizabeth and
Hannah (Essex Probate, 313:612). His widow, Phebe, died 15 or 16
Oct., 1732.

Children born in Eowley :

79-27. Joseph, s b. 22 May, 1686. He was given his share of his father’s
estate, signed acquittance, 4 Apr., 1718, and d. before his father.
Witnesses testified in court, 24 Sept., 1723, that they saw him
sign the said deed, and that he is now dead (Essex Probate,
315:53). Probably left a daughter, Phebe, mentioned as grand¬
child in Dea. Timotlry’s will, above.

79-28. Sarah, b. 25 Sept., 1688; m. Jonathan Cressey (47-4).

79-29. Phebe, b. 7 Dec., 1690; m. Dea. Edward Payson (138-7).

79-30. Bridget, b. 17 Dec., 1692; m. Nathaniel Hammond (75-6).

79-31. Dorcas, b. 19 June, 1694; m. Jacob Kilbourne (106-22).

79-32. John, b. 11 Oct., 1695; m. Mary Waite.

79-33. Mary, b. 9 Mar., 1697-8; m. Thomas Burpee (32-10).

79-34. Stephen, b. 10 June, 1700; was of Littleton, 10 Jan., 1723-4 (Essex
Probate). Had children born in Littleton.

79-35. Elizabeth, b. 28 Dec., 1701.

79-36. Hannah, b. 7 Nov., 1704.

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79-32, John3 Harris (Dea. Timothy 79-7; John 79), born 11 Oct.,
1695: married in Ipswich, 11 June, 1728, Mary Waite of Ipswich. She
died 9 Sept., 1749 (Ch. R.). He married (2) 7 Aug., 1752, Elizabeth,
daughter of John and Abigail Hodgkins. He died 18 July, 1774. His
will, dated 13 Dec., 1771, mentions himself as “of Ipswich”; wife,
Elizabeth, and the goods she brought with her at marriage; son John
to have one-half the farm and mills* standing thereon, except dwell¬
ing house, barn, and land under same; son Timothy to have the other
half of farm and mills together with all the dwelling house, barn and
land under same; children of daughter Hannah Stacy, deceased, viz.
Hannah, Mary, Ruth, Abigail and Joseph ; children of daughter Phebe
Dole, deceased (unnamed) ; sons John and Timothy executors (Essex
Probate, 350: 438-41 A His home in Ipswich was set off from Ipswich
to Rowley, 1785. His associations were with Rowley and he was a
member of Rowley Church. His widow, Elizabeth, died 1794.

Children born in Ipswich :

79-37. Mary, 4 bp. 16 Mar., 1728-9 ; d. 2 Sept., 1747.

79-38. John, b. 7 Oct., 1730 ; m. Eunice Thurston.

79-39. Hannah, b. 1 Jan., 1732-3 ; m. 13 Mar., 1755, John Stacey, of
Gloucester.

79-40. Phebe, b. 16 Apr., 1735; m. 6 June, 1754, Nathan Dole of Newbury.
79-41. Timothy, b. 23 Aug*., 1737; m. Eunice Jewett (101-98).

79-42. An infant, d. 21 Feb., 1741-2.

79-38. John4 Harris ( John 79-32; Dea. Timothy 79-7; John 79),
born in Ipswich, 7 Oct., 1730 ; married 31 July, 1766, Eunice, daughter
of Richard and Mehitable (Jewett 100-67) Thurston, then of Rowley,
where she wras born 4 Oct., 1736, and died 21 Sept., 1775 (G-. S.).
He died 20 Sept., 1808 (G. S.). His home in Rowley was on the east
side of Hammond Street, now (1932) known as the Dea. Joshua Jewett
House.

Children born in Rowley :

79-43. Mary, s b. 22 June, 1767 ; “made her exit from this mutable world
Novr. 11th 1795”; unm. (G. S.).

79-44. Phebe, b. 23 Dec., 1769 ; m. Dea. Joshua Jewett (101-133).

79-41. Timothy4 Harris ( John 79-32; Dea. Timothy 79-7; John
79), born in Ipswich, 23 Aug., 1737; married 7 May, 1765, Eunice,
daughter of Jeremiah Jewett (101-47). He died 11 Mar., 1818 (G.
S.). She died 27 Aug., 1829. His homestead was in Ipswich until
1785, when it was set off to Rowley.

Children born in Ipswich, also recorded in Rowley :

79-45. Jeremiah, s b. 20 May, 1766. His home was in Rumney, N. H., where
he raised a large family.

79-46. Timothy, b. 18 Apr., 1768; d. 20 Jan., 1849; unm.

* The mills were grist mills, built by John Harris (79-32) in 1760, and were
operated by the Harris family until 1850. They were situated on the North or
Egypt River and the road thereto was a continuation of Hammond Street. Gage
refers to this stream as the Warehouse River and below the junction of Egypt
and Muddy Rivers it is commonly known as Rowley River.

HARRIS HOUSE, HAMMOND STREET

Built in 1747 by John Harris (79-32), on land granted to John Cross by the town of Ipswich in 1635
and set off to Rowley in 1785. House taken down in 1903.

HARRIS HOUSE, HAMMOND STREET
Built about 1765 by John Harris (79-38).

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79-47. Mary, b. 6 Apr., 1770 ; m. 14 June, 1798, Benjamin Smith of Rowley.

79-48. John, b. 25 Apr., 1772 ; m. 3 Jan., 1803, Ruthy Pickard (145-125).

They had children: Mary,s b. 24 Jan., 1804; and John, b. 8 Sept.,
1805 ; both d. without issue. He d. 7 Oct., 1805 (G. S.). His widow,
Ruth, m. (2) David Payson (138-71).

79-49. Nathaniel, b. 23 Feb., 1774; m. 9 Apr., 1826, Widow Elizabeth
Elwell ; d. 12 Oct., 1842, without issue. She d. 15 July, 1843.

79-50. Stephen, b. 12 June, 1776 ; d. 10 Sept., 1838 ; unm. (G. S.).

79-51. Daniel, b. 15 Nov., 1778 ; d. “of small pox,” 13 Mar., 1846; unm.
(G. S.).

79- 52. A child, d. — Aug., 1782.

HARRIS

80. Thomas1 Harris had a two-acre house lot, 1643. This house
lot is now (1932) occupied by George A. Goodwin. He sold all his
estate in Rowley, 1644, to Richard Holmes (90) and Richard Bailey
(11). He married in Ipswich, 15 NTov., 1647, Martha, daughter of
John Lake of Ipswich. Thomas Harris of Ipswich, “seaman,” and
Martha, his wife, by deed acknowledged 22 : 12 mo. 1654, confirm the
sale of 1644 to Holmes and Bailey of all estate in Rowley (Essex Deeds,
1 Ips. : 152). He died in Ipswich, 2 Aug., 1687. His will was dated
16 July, 1687 (Essex Probate). His descendants now (1932) reside
in Ipswich. See note under Daniel Harris (82).

Children born in Ipswich :

80- 1. Thomas, 2 b. 8 Aug., 1648 ; prob. d. “beyond the see,” as shown by his

father’s will, 1687.

80-2. Martha, b. 8 Jan., 1650-1.

80-3. John, b. 7 Jan., 1652-3 ; m. in Ipswich, 8 Jan., 1685-6 , Grace, dau.

of William and Grace Searle of Ipswich. He is the Sergt. John
Harris who d. in Ipswich, 21 Nov., 1732. She d. there 10 June, 1742.
See Samuel Searle (170), note.

80-4. Elizabeth, b. 8 Feb., 1655.

80-5. Margaret, b. 6 Aug., 1657.

80-6. Mary, b. 31 Jan., 1659-60.

80-7. William, b. 12 Dec., 1661; d. 31 Dec., 1661.

80-8. William, b. 12 Dec., 1664. ) Mentioned in their father’s will as
80-9. Ebenezer. j “my younger sonns.”

HARRIS

81. William1 Harris had a two-acre house lot, 1643. He brought
with him his wife, Edee, or Edith. He was brother of Daniel (82) ;
he moved to Charlestown before 1652 (Boston R. Doc. 39-1878, p. 127),
thence to Middletown, Conn. Dismissed from Rowley Church to Mid¬
dletown, 18 May, 1669.

Child born in Rowley :

81-1. Mary, 2 b. 1 : 5 mo. 1645; m. in Middletown, Conn., 18 Apr., 1664,
John Ward of Middletown. It is said he was admitted to the First
Ch. in Middletown, 14 Nov., 1669, by letter from the ch. in Rowley.

142 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

HARRIS

82. Daniel1 Harris,* “wheelwright,” was not of the first com¬
pany, but an early settler. He brought with him his wife, Mary,
daughter of Joseph Weld of Roxbury. He sold his property in Rowley,
1652, and moved to Middletown, Conn.; dismissed from Rowley Church
to Middletown, 18 May, 1669, He was brother of William (81).

Child born in Rowley :

82-1. Mary, 2 b. 2 : 2 mo. 1651.

HASELTINE

83. Robert1 Haseltine, brother of John (84), was from Bidcle-
ford, County of Devon, England; freeman, 13 May, 1640; had a two-

acre house lot, 1643. He married, 23: 10 mo. 1639, Anna - (the

first couple married in Rowley). She died in Bradford, 26 July, 1684.
He moved, in 1649, to that part of Rowley then called “Merrimack,”
later Bradford, and was one of the first three settlers there, f He died
in Bradford, 27 Aug., 1674. His will, dated 25 Oct., 1673, mentions
wife, Anna; sons David, Abraham, Robert and G-ershom; daughters
Anna, Deliverance and Mercy; and grandchild Anna Kimball, daughter
of Caleb Kimball (Essex Probate ).

Children born in Rowley :

83-1. Anna, 2 b. 1 : 2 mo. 1640 ; m. in Ipswich, 7 Nov., 1660, Caleb Kimball
of Ipswich.

83-2. Mercy, b. 16: 8 mo. 1642; m. Benjamin Kimball (107).

83-3. David, b. about 1644; m. Mary Jewett (100-3).

83 - 4. Mary, b. 14 : 12 mo. 1646 ; d. in infancy.

83-5. Abraham, b. 23: 3 mo. 1648; m. Elizabeth Longhorne (120-2).

83 - 6. Deliverance, b. 25 : 1 mo. 1651 ; bur. 14 : 5 mo. 1654.

83 - 7. Elizabeth, b. 15 Jan., 1652-3 ; bur. 18 : 5 mo. 1654.

83 - 8. Deliverance, b. about 1654 ; mentioned in her father’s will ; m. in
Andover, 12 Dec., 1672, Nathaniel Dane of Andover; had a larg'e
family of children, and d. there 15 June, 1735, aged 81 years.

83-9. Robert, b. 7: 9 mo. 1657; m. Elizabeth Jewett (100-4).

83-10. Gersiiom, b. “the last of January,” 1661-62; m. Abiah Dalton.

83-3. Capt. David2 Haseltine ( Robert 83), born about 1644;
married in Merrimac Village, now Bradford, 26 : 9 mo. 1668, Mary,

* John (79), Thomas (80), William (81), and Daniel (82), are mentioned by
Wyman as sons of Thomas Harris of Charlestown. Some of them are mentioned
in the will of their brother Anthony Harris, 1652 (Middlesex Probate). Dea.
William Stitson (Stilson, Stetson) of Charlestown, in his will, dated 12 Apr., 1688,
proved 21 Nov., 1692, mentions John, Thomas, William and Daniel Harris and
Anna, wife of Elias Maverick as children of his first wife, Elizabeth Harris (Mid¬
dlesex Probate). Elizabeth, the wife of Dea. William Stitson, died in Charles¬
town, 16 Feb., 1670 (Savage). We leave to the family genealogist the determi¬
nation of the kinship by blood or marriage of any or all the above named Harris
family or their relation to Thomas Williams or Richard Hills, both of Charlestown,
or Richard Stackhouse of Salem and Beverly, whose estate was administered,
1704, by his eldest daughter, Hannah Harris of Boston.

t See contract between Robert Haseltine, William Wild, John Haseltine and
the town of Rowley (Rowley printed R., 1: 80).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

daughter of Dea. Maximilian Jewett (100). His home was in Brad¬
ford, where he was town clerk for many years. He was Captain of
the Military Company and was in service with his company under Col.
Peirce, 10 Apr., 1704 (Province Laws, Vol. 8: 530). David Hasel-
tine’s wife (unnamed) was dismissed, 14 Mar., 1675, from the Rowley
Church to tjie church in Haverhill. He died 31 Aug., 1717.

Children born in Bradford :

83-11. Mary, 3 b. 11 Dec., 1671; m. Solomon Wood (220-9).

83-12. Sarah, b. 11 Mar., 1673-4; m. John Gage (68-8) (P. R.).

83-13. Anne, b. 4 Aug., 1677 ; m. William Stickney (189-15).

83-14. Rebecca, b. 15 Feb., 1679 ; m. in Bradford, 8 Jan., 1700-1, Nathaniel
Walker of Bradford.

83-15. Abigail, b. 13 Nov., 1682 ; m. in Bradford, 1709, Jeremiah Hunt;
d. in Billerica, 19 Mar., 1721-2.

83-16. Dorcas, b. 1 May, 1686 ; d. 20 May, 1689.

83-17. David, b. 20 Jan., 1688-9; d. 24 Apr., 1690.

83-5. Abraham2 Haseltine (Robert 83), born 23: 3 mo. 1648;
married 7 Oct., 1669, Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Longhorne (120).
She died in Bradford, 29 Mar., 1704. He was town clerk of Bradford
for many years and died there 28 Apr., 1711.

Children born in Rowle3r :

83-18. Mary, 3 b. 30 Apr., 1672; m. Samuel Stickney (189-12).

83-19. Robert, b. 16 Aug., 1674; m. in Bradford, 10 June, 1702, Sarah
Spofford (184-20). She d. 22 Jan., 1755 (G. S. Bradford). He d.
5 June, 1760 (G. S. Bradford).

Born in Bradford :

83-20. Elizabeth, b. 29 Apr., 1677 ; m. 16 Feb., 1694-5, Thomas Carleton of
Bradford.

83-21. Richard, b. 13 Nov., 1679 ; m. in Bradford, 14 Jan., 1702-3, Abigail
Chadwick. She d. 24 July, 1743, in her 60th year (G. S. Bradford).
He m. (2) in Bradford, 13 Aug., 1752, Sarah Barron. She d.

— Feb., 1754, in her 66th year (G. S. Bradford). He d. 8 Mar.,

1755 (G. S. Bradford).

83-22. Bethiah, b. 16 May, 1682 ; m. Thomas Spofford (184-19).

83-23. Abraham, b. 6 Nov., 1684 ; m. in Bradford, 25 Jan., 1722, Rachel

(Atwood Fry, widow of James Fry and dau. of Philip and Sarah
(Tenney) Atwood of Bradford. He d. in Bradford, 28 Nov., 1733.
His widow, Rachel, m. (3) in Bradford, 24 Mar., 1735-6, Capt.
Christopher Bartlett. She d. in Bradford, his widow, 25 Sept.,
1774 (22 Sept., in her 83rd year, G. S. Bradford).

83-24. Mehitable, b. 20 Mar., 1687-8 ; m. John Chadwick of Bradford.

83-25. Jonathan, b. 12 Apr., 1694; m. in Haverhill, 10 Nov., 1715, Ruth
Dow; residence, Haverhill, where he d. 26 Feb., 1753.

83-9. Robert2 Haseltine (Robert 83), born 7: 9 mo. 1657; mar¬
ried in Bradford, 21 July, 1680, Elizabeth, daughter of Dea. Maximilian
Jewett (100). She died 22 Nov., 1708. He married (2) *Hannah

- . She died 13 Mar., 1728-9 (G. S. Bradford). His home was

in Bradford, where he died 8 Mar., 1728-9 (G. S. Bradford). His

* Robert Haseltine married, 31 Mar., 1709, Mary Frether (Bradford R.).

144 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

will, dated 27 Feb., 1728-9, mentions wife Hannah and a marriage
contract; children Maximilian, Dawson, Hannah and Elizabeth (Essex
Probate,' 316: 351).

Children born in Bradford :

83-26. Hannah, 3 b. 14 May, 1681; m. in Bradford, 7 Aug., 1700, Thomas
Green of Bradford ; d. 4 July, 1729.

83-27. Elizabeth, b. 28 Oct., 1683 ; m. Ichabod Boynton (22-18).

83-28. Maximilian, b. 10 Apr., 1687; m. Martha - ; m. (2) Elizabeth

- ; d. in Bradford, 12 Jan., 1750-1.

83-29. Dawson, b. 17 Feb., 1688-9 ; m. in Bradford, 3 Dec., 1730, Mehitable
Middleton of Bradford; d. in Bradford, 8 July, 1734, without issue.

83- 10. Gershom2 Haseltine (Robert 83), born 31 Jan., 1661-2
(28 Dec., 1661, Ct. R.) ; married 23 June, 1690, Abiah Dalton. His
home was in Bradford, where he died 16 Oct., 1711. His inventory
mentions “wages due for Canada Voyage.” His widow, Abiah, mar¬
ried (2) in Bradford, 12 Apr., 1715, Andrew Mitchell.

Child born in Bradford :

83- 30. Gebshom,3 b. 29 Oct., 1691 ; may have m. in Bradford, 23 Apr., 1744,

Deborah Howard of Haverhill. She d. in Bradford, 25 Oct., 1768,
in her 63rd year. He was under guardianship as non com. after
1734. He d. in Bradford, 25 Mar., 1768 (G. S. Bradford).

HASELTINE

84. John1 Haseltine, brother of Robert (83), was probably
younger, as his name follows that of Robert in deeds to and from them ;
freeman 13 May, 1640; had a two-acre house lot, 1643, -which he sold
30: 2 mo. 1656, to Thomas Crosby (49) (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips. : 230).
He moved in 1649 to “Merrimack,” afterward Bradford, thence, about
1660, to Haverhill, where he died 23 Dec., 1690, aged about 70 years.
His wife was Jane or Joan who died, “aged,” 17 July, 1698. She was
Joan Anter, servant to Mr. Holman of Biddeford, County of Devon,
and member of the Boston Church, 1643 (Savage). His will, dated
17 Aug., 1689, mentions wife, Jane, and children as given below (Essex
Probate, 304:327). See note under Robert Haseltine (83).

Children born in Rowlev :

ts

84- 1. Samuel,2 b. 20: 12 mo. 1645; m. Deborah Cooper (45-3).

84-2. Mary, b. 9 : 10 mo. 1648 ; m. Nathan Webster, son of John Webster
of Ipswich; they lived in Bradford (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips.: 398).

84-3. John, b. about 1650; m. Mary Nelson (130-7).

84-4. Nathaniel, b. 20 : 7 mo. 1656; m. Deliverance Bobie.

j

84- 1. Lieut. Samuel2 Haseltine ( John 84), born 20: 12 mo.
1645; married in Haverhill, 28 Dec., 1670, Deborah, daughter of Peter
Cooper (45). His home was in Bradford, where he died 19 Aug., 1717.

Children born in Bradford :

84-5. Deborah,3 b. 17 July, 1672; m. James Wallingford (207-6).

84-6. Elizabeth, b. 22 Mar., 1673-4; m. John Hutchins (96-6).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 145

84-7. Samuel, b. 30 May, 1676; m. in Newbury, 10 June, 1701, Emma Kent
of Newbury.

t.

84-8. John, b. 24 May, 1678; m. in Bradford, 21 Aug., 1701, Abigail Ross.

Children born in Rowley: Daniel,* b. 5 Aug., 1708 : Mehitable,
b. 14 Feb., 1710-11.

84-9. Nathaniel, twin, b. 18 May, 1680; d. in Bradford, 17 Aug., 1680.
84-10. Hepzibah, twin, b. 18 May, 1680; unm. and of Bradford, 1727.

84-11. Nathaniel, b. 24 June, 1683 ; m. 24 June, 1713, Joanna Weed; m. (2)
Sarah - ; moved to Harvard, Mass.

84-3. John2 Haseltine (John 84), born about 1650; married in
Ipswich, 17 July, 1682, Mary, daughter of Philip Nelson (130-1). He
lived in Haverhill, where he was a shipbuilder; deacon of the church,
and died 5 Apr., 1733. His will, dated 16 June, 1732, mentions
himself as of Haverhill, and a carpenter; his wife, Mary; sons John,
Philip, Joseph, and Benjamin; daughter Mary Emerson (Essex Pro¬
bate, 321 : 19).

Children born in Haverhill :

84-12. John, s b. 4 Aug., 1683 ; living, 1732.

84-13. Philip, b. 13 Mar., 1684-5; m. 9 Jan., 1717-18, Judith Webster;
residence, Haverhill, where he d. 6 Mar., 1739.

84-14. Sarah, b. 28 Apr., 1688; d. 20 June, 1688.

84-15. Mary, b. 19 Nov., 1689 ; m. in Haverhill, 9 Dec., 1718, Joseph Emer¬
son, Jr., of Haverhill ; d. 27 Oct., 1760.

84-16. Joseph, b. 1 Oct., 1691; m. in Haverhill, 28 Nov., 1717, Judith Eaton;

residence, Haverhill, where he d. 25 Apr., 1765, and she d., his
widow, 29 Sept., 1782, aged 92 years.

84-17. Benjamin, b. 20 Apr., 1695 ; d. 31 Aug., 1695.

84-18. Elizabeth, b. 24 Oct., 1696; d. in Haverhill, 5 Mar., 1731-2; unm.

84-19. Benjamin, b. 22 Jan., 1704-5 ; m. in Haverhill, 5 Aug., 1740, Mercy

Lufkin; residence, Haverhill, where he d. about Sept., 1760.

84-4. Nathaniel2 Haseltine (John 84), born 20: 7 mo. 1656;
married in Haverhill, 28 Dec., 1680, Deliverance Robie of Hampton,
N. H. She died 20 Dec., 1686. He married (2) in Haverhill, 20 July,
1688, Widow Ruth (Plumer) Jaques. He was a soldier in King Philip’s
War. His home was in Haverhill, where he died 14 Jan., 1723-4. His
will, dated 14 Jan., 1723-4, mentions children Henry, Nathaniel, Sam¬
uel, Jonathan, Deborah Merrill, Ruth, Sarah and Mary (Essex Pro¬
bate, 315 : 53).

Children born in Haverhill :

84-20. Henry, 3 b. 15 Oct., 1681 ; prob. m. in Haverhill, 6 June, 1737, Widow
Hannah Roberds.

84-21. Nathaniel, b. 15 Apr., 1683 ; m. before 1712, Abigail, dau. of Samuel
Tenney (195-8) ; residence, Haverhill.

84-22. Deborah, b. 20 Feb., 1684; m. (int. in Newbury, 7 Aug., 1708) John
Merrill of Newbury. She d. in Newbury, 21 Jan., 1727-8.

84-23. Samuel, b. 3 Mar., 1689-90; m. before 1716, Mary Johnson, dau. of
John, Jr., and Lydia (Clement) Johnson of Haverhill, who was
b. 6 Jan., 1693-4 (Essex Antiquarian, 3:80).

146 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

84-24. Jonathan, b. 3 May, 1692; m. in Haverhill, 19 Nov., 1718, Mqjy
Simons. She d. in Haverhill, 27 Feb., 1746-7. He m. (2) in
Haverhill, 12 May, 1747, Elizabeth Webster. Adm. granted, 12 May,
1750.

84-25. lvUTH, b. 4 Mar., 1694-5 ; in. 26 Dec., 1717, William Ilsley of New¬
bury ; d. in Newbury, 13 Sept., 1759. He d. in Newbury, 14 Jan.,
1746, aged 55 years.

84- 26. Sarah, b. 15 Jan., 1697-8 ; m. 25 Sept., 1717, Peter Merrill of New¬

bury ; residence, Newbury, Haverhill and Methuen.

£4-27. Mary, mentioned in father’s will, 1723-4 ; m. 24 Jan., 1721-2, Peter
Merrill of Haverhill ; residence, Haverhill.

HAZEN

85. Edward1 Hazen was in Rowley with his wife, Elizabeth, 1649.
She was buried 18 Sept., 1649. He married (2) — 1 mo. 1650,
Hannah, daughter of Thomas and Jane Grant (11). His home* was
on the west side of Central Street, now (1932) owned by heirs of Calvin
R. Titcomb. He was buried 22 July, 1683. Administration granted,
25 Sept., 1683, to his widow, Hannah, and son Edward. His widow,
Hannah, married (2) in Haverhill, 17 Mar., 1683-4, Lieut. George
Browne of Haverhill, who adopted her youngest son, Richard Hazen
(85-9). She died in Haverhill — Feb., 1715-6.

Children born in Bowley :

85- 1. Elizabeth^ b. 8 Mar., 1650-1; m. Nathaniel Harris (79-2).

85-2. Hannah, b. — 7 mo. 1653; m. William Gibson; d. before 1683.

85-3. John, b. 22 : 7 mo. 1655 ; d. before 1683, without issue.

85 - 4. Thomas, b. 29 : 11 mo. 1657 ; m. Mary Howlet.

85-5. Edward, b. 10 Sept., 1660; m. Jane Pickard (145-7) .

85-6. Isabel, b. 21: 5 mo. 1662; m. John Wood (220-2).

85-7. Priscilla, b. 25 Nov., 1664; m. Jeremiah Pearson (140-7).

85 - 8. Ednah, b. 20 June, 1667 ; m. in Topsfield, 2 Aug., 1686, Timothy
Perkins of Topsfield (Ct. K.).

85-9. Eichard, b. 6 Aug., 1669 ; lived in Haverhill, where his eleven chil¬
dren were born; d. there 25 Sept., 1733.

85-10. Hepsibah, b. 22 Dec., 1671; d. 29 Nov., 1689 ; unm.

85-11. Sarah, b. 22 Aug., 1673 ; m. Daniel Wicom (217-6).

85-4. Thomas2 Hazen ( Edivard 85), born 29: 11 mo. 1657; mar¬
ried 1 Jan., 1683-4, Mary, daughter of Thomas Howlet, Jr., of Tops¬
field. He moved to Boxford and, in 1712, to Norwich, Conn., where

his wife died 24 Oct., 1724, and he died 12 Apr., 1735.

Child born in Eowlev :

85-12. Hannah, 3 b. 10 Oct., 1684; m. in Boxford, 13 Feb., 170 — (before
Dec., 1706) John Simonds of Boxford.

Children born in Boxford :

85-13. Alice, b. 10 June, 1686; m. 20 Dec., 1710, Jeremiah Perley of
Boxford.

* Edward Hazen (85) purchased the lot granted, about 1645, to John Smith (182);
this was his home during’ the remainder of his life.

HAZEN

HOUSE, EAST MAIN STREET, GEORGETOWN
Built in 1711 by Edward Hazen (85-5).

HOBSON HOUSE, WETHERSFIELD STREET

Built in 1787 by Humphrey Hobson (89-31), on lot registered in 1643 to Elder Humphrey Reyner (156)

147

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

85-14. John, b. 23 Mar., 1687-8 ; m. about 1710, Mercy Braclstreet. He
was “of Norwich, Conn.” before 26 Nov. 1711 (Norwich Deeds).

85-15. Thomas, b. 7 Feb., 1689-90. His home was in Norwich, Conn.,
where he d. 1776 or 7.

85-16. Jacob, b. 5 Dec., 1691; d. in Norwich, 22 Dec., 1755.

85-17. Mary, twin, b. 1 Sept., 1694; m. in Boxford, 4 July, 1711, Increase
Moseley.

85-18. Lydia, twin, b. 1 Sept., 1694 ; m. 17 Mar., 1713-4, Benjamin Abell
of Norwich, Conn.

85-19. Hepsibah, b. 22 Mar., 1696-7.

85-20. Buth, b. 3 Oct., 1699 ; d. in Norwich, 18 Feb., 1739-40.

85-21. Jeremiah, b. 4 Jan., 1701-2.

85-22. Ednah, b. 25 Dec., 1704; m. in Norwich, 21 Oct., 1724, Joshua Smith
of Norwich.

85-5. Edward2 Hazen ( Edward 85), born 10 Sept., 1660; married.
6 Nov., 1684, Jane, daughter of John Pickard (145). They were dis¬
missed, 15 Jan., 1713, from Rowley Church to the church in Boxford.
His will, dated 27 May, 1738, proved 26 Dec., 1748, mentions himself
as of Boxford; wife, Jane; sons John, Benjamin, Samuel and Israel;

daughters - Jewett, Hannah Greenleaf, and Hepsibah; son-in-law

Nathaniel Perkins to be executor (Essex Probate, 328:285).

Children born in Rowley :

85-23. Jane,3 b. 11 Oct., 1685 ; m. Joseph Jewett (101-25).

85-24. Edward, b. 17 July, 1688; m. Sarah Perley; d. in Newbury, 19 Apr.,
1723, without issue. His widow, Sarah, m. (2) 30 Dec., 1723,
Samuel Hale of Bradford.

85-25. John, bp. 24 Jan., 1691-2; m. Sarah Nelson (130-28).

85-26. Benjamin, twin, b. 17 Feb., 1694-5 ; moved to Groton ; m. there and
had ten children.

85-27. Hepsibah, twin, b. 17 Feb., 1694-5 ; m. in Boxford, 15 Nov., 1716,
Nathaniel Perkins.

85-28. Samuel, b. 20 July, 1698 ; m. Sarah Harriman (78-14).

85-29. Israel, b. 20 July, 1701; m. Hannah Chaplin (37-12).

85-30. Hannah, bp. 14 Jan., 1704-5 ; m. in Newbury, 13 July, 1727, Joshua
Morss of Newbury, and (2) in Boxford, 19 July, 1730, Samuel
Greenleaf of Newbury.

85-25. John3 Hazen ( Edward 85-5; Edward 85), baptized 24 Jan.,
1691-2; married 9 May, 1715, Sarah, daughter of Philip Nelson (130-6).
At the time of marriage he is called “of Boxford,” but was soon of
Rowley, where he died 19 Nov., 1756, aged 65 years. His widow,
Sarah, died 26 May, 1773.

Children born in Rowley :

85-31. Jeremiah, 4 b. 29 Feb., 1715-6; m. Sarah Adams.

85-32. Sarah, b. 17 Mar., 1718-9; d. 9 Feb., 1778 ; unm.

85-33. Jane, b. 17 June, 1723.

85-28. Samuel3 IIazen ( Edward 85-5; Edward 85), born 20 July,
1698; married 1 Oct., 1723, Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Harriman

148

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

(78-4). They moved to Groton, 1738, and thence to Shirley, where
he died 20 Sept., 1790, and she died 1 Aug., 1794.

Children, first six born in Rowley :

85-34. Edward,4 b. 26 May, 1724 ; d. 10 Jan., 1736-7.

85-35. Samuel, b. 31 Jan., 1726-7 ; d. 25 Nov., 1736.

85-36. Margaret, b. 23 Jan., 1729-30 ; d. 24 Dec., 1736.

85-37. Sarah, b. 9 Apr., 1731; d. 20 Dec., 1736.

85-38. Benjamin, b. 22 Apr., 1734 ; d. 6 Jan., 1736-7.

All died of the “throat distemper.”

85-39. Eunice, b. 8 Aug., 1736.

85-40. Edward, b. in Groton, 2 May, 1738.

85-41. Samuel, b. in Shirley, 24 May, 1740.

85-29. Israel3 Hazen ( Edward 85-5; Edward 85), born 20 July,
1701; married 27 May, 1724, Hannah, daughter of John Chaplin
(37-6). She died 10 June, 1760. He married (2) 18 June, 1761,
Jane, widow of John Harriman (78-15). He died 2 Jan., 1784. He
was sergeant in a company serving at Lake George, 1755.

By deed, dated 26 Jan., 1738, “Isreal Hazzen of Boxford” conveys
to his brother John, of Rowley, “one half of the house and barn in
Boxford where my Father Edward Hazzen and 1 now dwell and seven¬
teen acres in Rowley.” By deed, dated 16 Feb., 1761, “Isreal Hazen
of Rowley, wheelwright,” conveys to his son, “Jacob Hazen of Rowley,”
half of his land in Rowley with half the buildings thereon, also half
his land in Boxford.

The Hazen farm was in Rowley and Boxford, the boundary line be¬
tween the towns dividing it at one time nearly in halves. I suppose
that “Father Edward,” Israel and his son Jacob lived upon this farm,
whether the house occupied was in Boxford or Rowley. This farm
was, in 1875. when I visited it, woodland and pasture only ; the two
old cellars thereon wrere pointed out to me by Mr. David Eri Perley
(G. B. B.). His widow, Jane, died 8 July, 1803, aged 97 years.

Children :

85-42. Hannah,4 bp. in Boxford, 7 Jan., 1727-8 ; m. 7 Feb., 1750-1, Richard
Easty, Jr. They moved, about 1764, to Maugerville, N. P>.

85-43. Peggye, bp. in Boxford, 7 Jan., 1727-8.

85-44. Hepzibah, bp. in Boxford, 6 Sept., 1730.

85-45. Israel, bp. in Boxford, — Nov., 1734 ; d. soon.

85-46. Jacob, m. Widow Abigail (Perley) Spolford (184-38).

85-47. Israel, bp in Rowley, 27 July, 1740; d. 1 Jan., 1749-50.

85-48. Margaret, b. 12 Aug., 1742; m. Nehemiah Jewett (101-100).

85-49. Amos, b. 29 Apr., 1748; d. 3 Jan., 1749-50.

85-31. Jeremiah4 Hazen (John 85-25; Edward 85-5; Edward
85), born 29 Feb., 1715-6; married 13 Oct., 1737, Sarah, daughter of
John and Sarah (Pearson 140-47) Adams, then of Rowley, Second
Parish, where she was born 11 Oct., 1714. They lived in Rowlev. He
died 3 Jan., 1779, “of small pox.”

149

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Children born in Rowley :

85-50. Sarah, s b. 23 July, 1738; m. Jeremiah Chaplin (37-56).

85-51. Moses, b. 9 Dec., 1743 ; m. Rebecca Cheney.

85-46. Jacob4 Hazen ( Israel 85-29; Edward 85-5; Edward 85),
born 1739 or 40; married 16 Nov., 1761, Abigail, widow of William
Spofford (184-38). He was “of Rowley” at time of marriage, and
death, but his children appear to have been born in Boxford. He died,
1795, aged 55 years, 7 months, 6 days (Boxford V. R.). Administra¬
tion granted, 8 Nov., 1796, to his son, Jacob Hazen (Essex Probate,
364:480).

Children of record in Boxford :

85-52. Jacobs b. 22 Oct., 1762 ; m. in Boxford, 4 Dec., 1798, Hannah Wood
of Boxford ; he was then of Bridgton, Me.

85-53. Hannah, b. 3 July, 1764; m. in Boxford, 15 Nov., 1791, Thomas
Dresser of Boxford.

85-54. William, b. 26 May, 1766.

85-55. Hephzibah, b. 2 Apr., 1768; m. Jonathan Dickinson (54-86).

85-56. Enoch, b. 9 Mar., 1770 ; m. in Roxbury, 9 Feb., 1797, Martha Thomp¬
son of Roxbury (int. “of Deer Island”). They settled in Bridg¬
ton, Me.

85-57. Phebe, b. 3 Dec., 1772 ; m. in Ipswich, — Feb., 1794, Israel Kimball
of Bridgton, Me.

85-58. Josiah, bp. 23 Oct., 1774; m. (int. 30 Nov., 1798) Lucy Perley (142-
16), “both of Rowley.” They settled in Bridgton, Me., and had
son Greenleaf6* born there. His widow, Lucy, m. (2) 26 Mar.,
1811, Daniel Conant of Ipswich (Linebrook Ch. R.).

85-51. Moses5 Hazen ( Jeremiah 85-31; John 85-25; Edward 85-5;
Edward 85), born 9 Dec., 1743; married in Linebrook, 22 Feb., 1770,
Rebecca Cheney of Bradford.

Children born in Rowley :

85-59. John, 6 b. 9 May, 1772.

85-60. Rebecca, b. 20 Nov., 1774.

85-61. Moses, b. 8 Aug., 1776.

85-62. Jeremiah, b. 31 Aug., 1778 ; was of Sutton, N. H., where he d. 20
Aug., 1833 (Hist, of Sutton).

85-63. Daniel, b. 26 May, 1781.

85-64. Jesse Adams, b. 12 June, 1783.

85- 65. Sally, b. 22 June, 1786.

HENNING HENING

86. “Goody” Henning, wife of Richard of Newbury, was in Rowley,
4 Feb., 1671-2 (Ch. R.).

Child :

86- 1. Shubael, b. in Newbury, 7 Dec., 1671.

* Greenleaf Hazen died in Rowley, 24 May, 1880, aged 75 years.

150 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

HIDDEN HEADON

87. Andrew1 Hidden was of Rowley as early as 31 : 3 mo. 1649,
when he was in court for striking “another man’s servant” (Essex Ct.
Files). He was about 40 years old, 1662 (Ct. R.) ; married 7 : 4 mo.
1654, Sarah Houstin (E. i. H. C. Yol. 6, p. 37). His homestead, in
1666, was on the easterly corner of Pleasant and Main Street (Essex
Deeds, 4 Ips. : 441. He died 18 Feb. (20 Feb., Ch. R.), 1702. His
will, dated 18 Feb., 1701-2, mentions wife, Sarah, and son Ebenezer;
other children are implied but not named (Essex Probate, 307: 418).
His widow, Sarah, died 19 Oct., 1729, “aged about 103” (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

87-1. Andrew, 2 b. — 7 mo. 1655 ; bur. — 11 mo. 1655.

87-2. John, b. 16: 2 mo. 1657; m. Elizabeth Jewett (103-1).

87-3. Margaret, b. 28 July, 1659 ; m. Thomas Tenney (195-4).

87-4. Sarah, b. 1 Oct., 1661; m. Mighill Cressey (47).

87 - 5. Mary, b. 21 Sept., 1663 ; d. soon.

87-6. Elizabeth, b. 19: 12 mo. 1665 ; m. William Duty (61)

87-7. Ann, b. 22 June, 1668; m. William Cressey (48).

87 - 8. Mary, b. 21 July, 1669.

87-9 Andrew, b. 26 Aug., 1670; bur. 18 Oct., 1671.

87-10. Joseph, b. 28 Oct., 1671.

87-11 Samuel, b. 16 July, 1673; m. Mary, sister of Mighill Cressey (47).
87-12. Ebenezer, b. 7 Mar., 1675-6; m. Elizabeth Story.

87-2. John2 Hidden ( Andrew 87), horn 16: 2 mo. 1657; married
16 May, 1687, Elizabeth, daughter of John Jewett (103). He was a
soldier in the Canada Expedition, 1690, under Capt. Philip Nelson
(Mass. Arch. 37: 46), and probably died in or because of that service.

Administration granted 29 Mar., 1695, to Nathaniel Rust of Ipswich.
Estate insolvent (Essex Probate Files, 13227). The administrator sold
the homestead to Nehemiah Jewett (101-4) (Essex Deeds, 15: 190 and
33: 5). His widow, Elizabeth, m. (2) Cornelius Davis (52).

Children born in Rowley :

87-13. John, 3 b. 10 Apr., 1688.

87-14. Andrew, b. 13 Mar., 1690-1.

87-11. Samuel2 Hidden (Andrew 87), born 16 July, 1673; mar¬
ried 20 Apr., 1698, Mary, daughter of Mighill and Mary (Quilter)
Cressey. He died 28 July, 1717 (Ch. R.). Both are mentioned as
dead in the will of Joseph Quilter, 28 Jan., 1723-4. He also mentions
the last three children (Essex Probate, 315:55). See note under
Cressey (47).

Children of record in Rowley :

87-15. Joseph, 3 bp. 5 Mar., 1698-9; d. in Gloucester, 20 Dec., 1717 (Glou¬
cester R.).

87-16. Mary, b. 10 Aug., 1704; m. (int. in Ipswich, 5 June, 1725) Samuel
Clark of Ipswich.

151

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

87-17. Samuel, bp. 31 Mar., 1706; dismissed to First Ch. in Gloucester,
19 Sept., 1736 (Ch. R.) ; m. there, 12 Feb., 1736, Dorcas Robinson
(Gloucester E.).

87-18. Stephen, b. 6 Jan., 1710-11; m. in Ipswich, 4 Jan., 1732-3, Margaret,
dau. of Benjamin Fowler. Children (Byfield Ch. R.) : Benjamin,4
bp. 23 Sept., 1733 ; Samuel, bp. 20 Sept., 1735. His widow, Mar¬
garet, m. (2) in Newbury, 17 Feb., 1736-7, Abraham Sawyer.

87-12. Ebenezer2 Hidden ( Andrew 87), born 7 Mar., 1675-6;
married 17 July, 1701, Elizabeth Story of Ipswich; died 7 July, 1748.
His will, dated 8 July, 1747, mentions wife, Elizabeth; sons Ebenezer,
Jonathan, Edward and James; daughters Sarah Price, Mary Martin,
Dorothy, wife of James Saben, Lucy, wife of Thomas Ellsworth; and
grandchildren (unnamed), children of daughter Elizabeth Plummer,
deceased (Essex Probate, 328: 99). His widow, Elizabeth, married
(2) Hon. John Hobson (89-5).

Children born in Rowley :

87-19. Elizabeth^ b. 22 Mar., 1701-2; m. 10 Feb., 1719 (Ct. R.), Aaron
Plummer.

87-20. Sarah, b. 3 Oct., 1703 ; m. 12 Sept., 1727, William Price.

87-21. Dorothy, b. 9 Sept., 1705 ; m. 29 July, 1727, James Saben “of
Rehobah.”

87-22. Mary, b. 22 Mar., 1707-8 ; m. 3 June, 1731, Josiah Martin of Essex.
87-23. Ebenezer, b. 6 Dec., 1710; m. Mehitable Nelson (130-65).

87-24. Jonathan, b. 19 Jan., 1712-3 : a soldier ; d. at Lake George, 6 Jan.,
1756 (Ch. R.). Adm. granted to his brother Ebenezer (Essex
Probate).

87-25. Edward, b. 22 Apr., 1716; m. (int. 31 Mar., 1741) Rachael Saben
of Rehoboth.

87-26. James, b. 2 June, 1718; m. Jemima Moody.

87-27. Lucy, b. 1 Apr., 1722; m. Thomas Ellsworth (64-5).

87-23. Ebenezer3 Hidden ( Ebenezer 87-12; Andrew 87), born 6
Dec., 1710 ; married Mehitable, daughter of Ephraim Nelson (130-25).
She died 15 May, 1744. He married (2) 13 Aug., 1744, Sarah, daugh¬
ter of Jeremiah Ellsworth (64-3). He was dismissed, 9 Jan., 1774,
from Rowley Church to the church in Boscawen, 1ST. H.

The will of Ephraim Nelson (130-25), 23 May, 1761, mentions as
grandchildren, Ephraim Hidden, Price Hidden and Sarah Wells, late
Hidden, children of daughter, Mehitable, deceased, late wife of Eben
Hidden (Essex Probate, 338: 193).

Children born in Rowley :

87-28. Samuel,4 b. 13 Apr., 1733 ; d. 2 Mar., 1735-6.

87-29. Ephraim, b. 15 Dec., 1734 ; m. Hannah Hodgkins.

87-30. Price, b. 13 Dec., 1736 ; m. Eunice Hodgkins.

87-31. Samuel, b. 1 Jan., 1738-9; d. 23 Nov., 1759 (Ch. R.) ; unm. His
intention of marriage with Ann Cressey of Newbury was pub.
9 May, 1759.

87-32. Sarah, b. 7 Mar., 1740-1 ; m. (int. 28 Feb., 1760) Enoch Wells of
Newbury.

James, b. 7 Aug., 1743 ; d. 9 June, 1744.

87-33.

152

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

87-34. Jeremiah, b. 15 Sept., 1745; m. 4 Dec., 1770, Elizabeth Watts (P. R.).
87-35. Mehitable, b. 18 May, 1747 ; cl. 27 Jan. 1748-9.

87-36. Ebenezer, b. 23 Nov., 1748 ; cl. 11 Dec., 1748.

87-37. Mehitable, b. 7 Feb., 1749-50.

87-38. An infant, d. Oct., 1754.

87-26. James3 Hidden (Ebenezer 87-12; Andrew 87), born 2 June,
1718, married 26 Sept., 1748, Jemima Moody of Newbury.

20 Aug., 1749, he was accused before the church of having said that
part of a sermon by Rev. Moses Hale was false; the church voted his
conduct disorderly; he was forgiven, 25 Oct., 1750. 13 Feb., 1750-1,

he was again in disgrace for saying the church did not use him right
in the former case; he was admonished; he confessed his sins and was
restored, 29 Apr., 1756. 15 Jan., 1765, the Presbyterian Church in

Newburyport complains of him to the Rowley Church because of his
“dangerous opinions,” and a letter was sent to him (Rowley Ch. R.).

He was living in Ipswich. 6 June, 1753. He moved to Newbury
about 1760. The widow of James Hidden died 15 May, 1803 (New-
buryport R.). See Dr. William Bennet (16-7).

Child born in Rowley :

87-39. James,4 b. 2 Aug., 1749.

It is probable that they had Ebenezer and Oliver Moody born
in N. H.

87-29. Ephraim4 Hidden (Ebenezer 87-23; Ebenezer 87-12;
Andrew 87), born 15 Dec., 1734; married 8 Nov., 1759, Hannah, daugh¬
ter of John and Hannah (Cressey 48-5) Hodgkins, who was born in
Rowley, 25 Sept., 1732. Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

87-40. Ephraim, s b. 23 Aug1., 1760 ; d. 2 Sept., 1765.

87-41. Adoniram, b. 18 Mar., 1762 ; Rev. soldier; d. a iirisoner of war,
8 Aug., 1781, in the old Mill prison in England, of smallpox; unm.

87-42. Jonathan, b. 6 Sept., 1764.

87-43. Ebenezer, b. 27 Apr., 1766 ; m. 13 Dec., 1786, Elizabeth Kendall.
87-44. Hannah, b. 19 June, 1768.

87-30. Price4 Hidden (Ebenezer 87-23; Ebenezer 87-12; Andrew
87), born 13 Dec., 1736; married 5 Apr., 1759, Eunice, daughter of
John and Hannah (Cressey 48-5) Hodgkins. She was born in Rowley,
3 June, 1783, and died 9 Apr., 1830. He was a combmaker; died
26 Jan., 1800. Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

87-45. Samuel, s b. 22 Feb., 1760; Rev. soldier, 1777; Dartmouth Coll., 1791;

ordained pastor of the Congregational Church, Tamworth, N. H.,
1792 ; died in Tamworth, 13 Feb., 1837, in the 46th year of his
ministry. See “Memoir of the Rev. Samuel Hidden,” by E. C.
Cogswell, Boston, 1842.

87-46. Mehitable, b. 11 Apr., 1762 ; m. 11 Oct., 1785, James Burnham of
Ipswich; d. in Essex, 11 May, 1795.

153

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

87-47. Eunice, b. 3 Mar., 1765 ; m. in Ipswich, 15 Dec., 1790, William Clark
of Beverly. They lived in Tamworth, N. H.

87-48. Martha, b. 9 Nov., 1767; m. Joseph Kilbonrne (106-29).

87-49. Elizabeth (Betsey), b. 15 Apr., 1770; d. 26 Aug., 1770.

87-50. William Price, b. 15 Sept., 1771 ; m. in Beverly, 28 June, 1795, Betsey
Hardy, of Beverly. His home was in Tamworth, N. H.

87-51. John, b. 15 Mar., 1774; d. — Oct., 1775.

87-52. Ephraim, b. 19 Dec., 1777 ; m. in Tamworth, Dorothy Remick of
Tamworth. She d. in Deerfield, N. H., — Jan., 1852. His home
was in Tamworth, N. H., where he was drowned in Bearcamp
River, 1824.

HILL

88. John1 Hill, not of the first company, had an acre and half
house lot in the second division, about 1645. “At a Towne Meetting
held twentie third of The second moneth 1651 It was granted bv Towne
that the parcel of ground which was Given vnto John Hill vpon Condi¬
tion of his abiding in the towne and doeing service thering he beeing
now removed from the towne should be henceforth Thomas burkbees
he satisfieing John hill for the cost of fence and Agreeing with the
select men for the ground.”

HOBSON

89. William1 Hobson, son of Henrv, and from Yorkshire, Eng.
(Hist. Gen. Reg. 11:237), married 12: 9 mo. 1652, Ann, daughter of
Elder Humphrey Revner (156). He bought the four-acre house lot
laid out to Capt. Sebastian Brigham (27). He was buried 17 July,
1659. She died 22 Dec.. 1693.

In a division of real estate of William and xAnn Hobson, mention is
made as follows: William Hobson as only surviving child; Mr. Thomas
Gage, “who married the Relict of Humphrey Hobson Dec’d; Philip
Nelson, who married the Relict of John Hobson deceased,” said Gage
his wife being guardian for her son Humphrey Hobson, and said Nelson
being guardian for John Hobson. William is to have the east of said
pasture and John to have the west of said pasture lying between the
line and field called “Murley field,” dated 14 Sept., 1698 (Essex Pro¬
bate File, 13455).

Children born in Rowley :

89-1. Humphreys b. 2 June, 1655; m. Elizabeth Northern! (132-3).

89-2. John, b. 16 : 2 mo. 1657 ; m. Sarah Varnum.

89-3. William, b. 24 May, 1659 ; m. Sarah Jewett (101-14).

89-1. Humphrey2 Hobson ( William 89), born 2 June, 1655; mar¬
ried 25 July, 1683, Elizabeth, daughter of Ezekiel Northend (132).
He died 8 Aug., 1684. His widow, Elizabeth, married (2) Ezekiel
Mighill (127-4).

Child born in Rowley :

89-4. Humphrey^ b. 10 July, 1684; m. Mehitable Payson (138-5).

154 Early Settlers of Eowley, Massachusetts

89-2. John2 Hobson ( William 89), born 16: 2 mo. 1657; married
4 Dec., 1679, Sarah, daughter of Samuel Varnum of Chelmsford (Bow-
ley B.). He was buried 25 Aug., 1683. His widow, Sarah, married
(2) Philip Nelson (130-6).

Child born in Eowley :

89-5. John, s b. 10 Nov., 1680; m. Dorcas Pearson (140-17).

89-3. William2 Hobson {William 89), born 24 May, 1659; mar¬
ried 9 June, 1692, Sarah, daughter of Jeremiah Jewett (101-1). He
died 23 Sept., 1725 (G. S.). His widow, Sarah, died 29 Mar., 1733.

Children of record in Rowley :

89 - 6. William, 3 b. 8 Mar., 1692-3 ; d. 22 Mar., 1692-3.

89-7. Ann, bp. 4 Feb., 1693-4; d. 15 Nov.. 1725 ; unm.

89 - 8. Sarah, b. 11 Oct., 1695 ; d. 12 Nov., 1728 ; unm.

89-9. Jeremiah, b. 10 Sept., 1697 ; m. Jane Dresser (58-65).

89-10. Mary, b. 26 July, 1699; m. Samuel Cooper (45-5).

89-11. William, b. 24 May, 1701; d. 2 June, 1727; unm. (G. S.).

89-12. Martha, b. 4 Nov., 1703 ; m. John Jewett (103-19).

89-13. Caleb, bp. 7 Apr., 1706; d. 4(?) Apr., 1706.

89-4. Dea. Humphrey3 Hobson {Humphrey 89-1; William 89),
born 10 July, 1684; married 26 June, 1712, Mehitable, daughter of Bev.
Edward Payson (138). He was chosen deacon, 21 Apr., 1723, and
died 23 June, 1742 (G. S.). His widow, Mehitable, married (2)
11 Sept.. 1744, Hea. Benjamin Gibson of Boston and died in Bowley,
14 May/ 1773 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

89-14. Elizabeth, 4 b. 26 Mar., 1713; m. Thomas Lambert (112-20).

89-15. Humphrey, b. 4 June, 1718; m. Widow Priscilla (Jewett 101-49)
Perkins.

89-16. Mehitable, b. 24 Feb., 1721-2 ; d. 13 May, 1729.

89-17. Samuel, b. 21 Oct., 1728 ; d. 1 Nov., 1728.

89-5. Hon. John3 Hobson {John 89-2; William 89), born 10
Nov., 1680; married 7 Sept., 1699, Dorcas, daughter of John Pearson
(140-2). She died 23 Nov., 1756. He married (2) 29 Apr., 1757,
Elizabeth, widow of Ebenezer Hidden (87-12). She died 28 Sept.,
1766, aged about 85 years (Ch. B.).

He was a justice of the peace and Speaker of the House of Bepre-
sentatives, 1741 (Gage). He died 20 Mar., 1770 (Ch. B.). His will,
dated 25 Dec., 1769, mentions son, Moses, to be executor; daughter
Hepzibah Treadwell; grandson John Hobson, and granddaughter Mar¬
tha Hobson (Essex Probate, 346:453).

Children born in Rowley :

89-18. Hepzibah,4 b. 13 June, 1700; m. 10 Nov., 1724, Jeremiah Dow of
Ipswich. He d. in Ipswich, 20 Dec., 1731, ag-ed 32 years. She
m. (2) 16 May, 1734, Thomas Treadwell of Ipswich.

89-19. Humphrey, b. 1 Oct., 1702 ; d. 21 June, 1704-5.

89-20. Moses, b. 29 Dec., 1704; m. 1 Dec-., 1725, Lydia Lancaster.

89-21. John, b. 19 Jan., 1706-7; d. 22 July, 1719.

155

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

89-9. Jeremiah3 Hobson ( William 89-3; William 89), born 10
Sept., 1697; married 1 Jan., 1728-9, Jane, daughter of Joseph Dresser
(58-21). He died 13 Sept., 1741 (G. S.). His widow, Jane, married
(2) 2 Dec., 1742, Joshua Woodman,* and died 25 July, 1789.

Children born in Rowley :

89-22. William, 4 b. 25 Mar., 1730 ; m. Hannah Johnson (105-14).

89-23. Ann. b. 24 Apr.. 1732 ; unm., 8 Apr., 1801 (Essex Deeds, 178:179).
89-24. Joseph, b. 5 July, 1734; d. 28 Dec., 1734.

89-25. Elizabeth, b. 4 Jan., 1735-6 ; m. 15 July, 1759, Rev. Robie Morrill
of Salisbury and later of Boscawen, N. H.

89-26. Joseph, b. 9 Jan., 1737-8; drowned 13 May, 1762 (Ch. R.). Adm.

granted 29 Nov., 1762, to his brother, William Hobson (Essex
Probate, 340:110).

89-27. Sarah, b. 24 Mar., 1739-40; m. in Newbury, 28 May, 1761, Paul
Illsley of Newbury. She was a widow and of Newbury, 8 Apr.,
1801 (Essex Deeds, 178: 179).

89-15. Humphrey4 Hobson (T)ea. Humphrey 89-4; Humphrey
89-1; William 89), born 4 June, 1718; married in Newbury, 5 Mar.,
1745-6, Widow Priscilla (Jewett 101-49) Perkins. He died 2 Aug.,
1773 (G. S.). She died 16 Jan., 1795.

Children born in Rowley :

89-28. Mehitable,5 b. 11 Feb., 1746-7; d. 9 Sept., 1773 ; unm. (G. S.).
89-29. Elizabeth, b. 18 Nov., 1748; d. 23 Aug., 1773; unm. (G. S.).

89-30. Mary, b. 16 July, 1751; m. 2 Feb., 1775, Rev. Benjamin Wadsworth
of Danvers; d. 16 Mar., 1798 (G. S. Danvers).

89-31. Humphrey, b. 20 Mar., 1757 ; m. Sarah Mighill (127-60).

89-20. Moses4 Hobson (Hon. John 89-5; John 89-2; William 89),
born 29 Dec., 1704; married 1 Dec., 1725, Lydia, daughter of Samuel
and Hannah (Platts 148-11) Lancaster. She was born 20 Apr., 1706,
and died 7 Aug., 1788. He died, 1790. Administration granted, 6
Sept., 1790, to Moses Dole.

Children born in Rowley :

89-32. Susannah, s b. 16 Jan., 1726-7; d. 24 July, 1728.

89-33. John, b. 25 Nov., 1728 ; m. Widow' Martha Pool.

89-34. Samuel, b. 5 July, 1731; d. 17 Sept., 1739.

89-35. Daniel, b. 2 Sept., 1732 ; d. 2 Aug'., 1739.

89-36. Moses, b. 30 May, 1734 ; d. 13 Jan., 1734-5.

89-37. Moses, b. 14 Dec., 1735; d. 15 Sept., 1739.

89-38. Susannah, b. 26 Sept., 1737; d. 19 Aug., 1752.

89-39. David, b. 5 Mar., 1738-9 ; m. Elizabeth Clark.

89-40. Lydia, b. 23 May, 1742; d. 18 Oct., 1742.

89-41. Lydia, b. 11 Feb., 1744-5 ; m. in Newbury, 9 Apr., 1765, Moses Dole

of Newbury.

* Joshua Woodman died in Rowley, 17 Oct., 1745 (Rowley R.), 18 Oct., 1745, aged
36 years, 1 mo., and 14 days (G. S.). His will, dated 10 Oct., 1745, mentions wife,
Jane, to have all the personal estate and two lots of land in Lunenburg; daughter
Jane Woodman, a minor; “cousing” Nathaniel Woodman, son of Nathaniel Wood¬
man, dec’d. (Essex Probate, 327: 473). Children born in Rowley: Jane, b. 4 Sept..
1743; Jonathan, d. 28 Sept., 1745.

156

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

89-42. Hannah, b. 10 July, 1746; m. 12 Jan., 1768, Nathaniel Merrill, A. B.,
of Atkinson, N. H. She was dismissed, 23 June, 1771, from Row-
ley Ch. to the ch. in Boscawen, N. H. (Ch. R.).

89-22. William4 Hobson (Jeremiah 89-9; William 89-3; William
89), born 25 Mar., 1730; married 9 Nov., 1753, Hannah, daughter of
John Johnson (105-6). She died 22 Sept., 1757. He married (2) in
Gloucester, 9 Mar., 1758, Lydia Parsons of Gloucester. She died in
Rowley, 13 Nov., 1783.

He was administrator of the estate of his brother, Joseph Hobson,
from 29 Hoy., 1762 to 30 Oct., 1765, when the appointment was re¬
voked, “as by information he has absconded and left the Province”
(Essex Probate, 342: 473). He may have returned, but was soon of
Buxton, Me., where he died, 1827. He may have had a third wife in
Buxton.

He was a soldier in the French and Indian War and the Revolution.

Children of record in Rowley :

89-43. Jeremiah, s b. 19 Apr., 1754; m. 23 Sept., 1778, Lucy Ellsworth
(64-17) ; settled in Amherst, N. H., and was there in 1790, with
a family. Rev. soldier.

89-44. Hannah, b. 13 Sept., 1757 ; prob. cl. in Ipswich, 19 June, 1833; unm.
(Ipswich R.).

89-45. William, bp. 7 Jan., 1759 ; d. — Jan., 1759.

89-46. William, b. 9 May, 1761.

89-47. Joseph, b. 11 June, 1762; m. Rebecca Sawyer of Buxton, Me., where
he settled. They had nine children born there. Rev. soldier.

89-48. Samuel, b. 29 Sept., 1763 ; he, “of Buxton,” m. in Rowley, 17 July,
1788, Rachel Lane of Rowley. He had ten children born in Bux¬
ton, Me. Rev. soldier.

89-49. Andrew, b. 12 July, 1765 ; settled in New York (Hist. Buxton, Me.).

89-50. Lydia, b. 16 May, 1768 ; m. in Rowley, 10 June, 1802, Jacob P.
Bradford.

89-31. Humphrey5 Hobson ( Humphrey 89-15; Dea. Humphrey
89-4; Humphrey 89-1; William , 89), born 20 Mar., 1757; married 17
Nov., 1785, Sarah, daughter of Jeremiah Mighill (127-33). She died
7 Sept., 1802. He died 7 May, 1808. His residence in Rowley was
on Wethersfield Street, now (1932) owned by Mrs. L. C. Fenno and
known as “Fairview.” His will, dated 26 Aug., 1805, mentions sons
Humphrey and Nathaniel; daughters Mehitable and Elizabeth; Moses
Bradstreet, executor (Essex Probate, 376:402). Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

89-51. An infant,6 d. 22 Sept., 1786.

89-52. Mehitable, b. 8 Apr., 1788 ; d. 13 Jan., 1845 ; unm.

89-53. Humphrey, b. 5 June, 1790 ; Dartmouth Coll., 1814 ; d. 26 Apr., 1849 ;
unm.

89-54. Nathaniel, b. 8 Mar., 1792 ; cl. 12 Feb., 1845 ; unm.

89-55. Elizabeth, b. 14 July, 1794 ; m. 5 Dec., 1822,, Richard Kimball of
Ipswich; residence, Rowley. He was known as “Master Kimball,”

157

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

and was for many years a schoolmaster in Rowley ; d. 1 Dec.,
1842, aged 53 years, “formerly of Bradford” (Rowley R.). She
d. 8 Apr., 1857.

89-33. John5 Hobson ( Moses 89-20 ; Hon. John 89-5; John 89-2;
William 89), born 25 Nov., 1728; married in Gloucester, 29 Hoy., 1753,
Martha (Tarr) Pool, widow of Ebenezer Pool of Gloucester. “1753
Nov. 29 Very windy — at S. W. cold. In the evening I went to the Cape;
and married John Hobson and widow Martha Pool” (Rev. Samuel
Chandler’s Diary). She died 7 Aug., 1788. He married (2) 5 Nov.,
1788, Hannah, daughter of Samuel Spiller, then of Rowley. He died
29 Apr., 1807. His widow, Hannah, died 20 Nov., 1828, aged 77 years;
residence, Rowley.

Children :

89-56. Moses, e b. 17 Sept., 1754; m. Sarah Jewett (100-136).

89-57. Susannah, bp. in Eockport, 20 Mar., 1757.

89-39. David5 Hobson ( Moses 89-20; Hon. John 89-5; John 89-2;
William 89), born 11 Mar., 1738-9 ; married 11 Jan., 1765, Elizabeth,
daughter of Daniel Clark, then of Rowley. She died 16 Mar., 1766.
He married (2) in Linebrook Parish, 27 June, 1769, Hannah Bishop,
“widow” (Ips. R.).

He lived in Ipswich, Beverly, and perhaps in Gloucester, but returned
to Rowley long before his death. He died 2 Nov., 1811, “found dead
with his face in a small run of water in West Ox Pasture road” (Row-
ley R.). Rev. soldier. By deed, dated 21 Jan., 1793, David Hobson
of Beverly and Daniel Clark Hobson of Ipswich, cordwainers, sell Hum¬
phrey Hobson a Messuage in Rowley (Essex Deeds, 184:42).

Children (Family Record) .

89-58. Daniel Clark, 6 bp. in Rowley, 6 Oct., 1765 ; m. Elizabeth Amiable.
89-59. Thomas, b. 23 Dec., 1769; m. Lois Bailey (10-101).

89-60. Samuel, b. about 1770 ; m. Bethiah Chase.

89-56. Moses0 Hobson ( John 89-33; Moses 89-20; Hon. John
89-5; John 89-2; William 89), born 17 Sept., 1754; married in Line-
brook, 18 Aug., 1778, Sarah, daughter of Eliphalet Jewett (100-57).
Pie died 1 Mar., 1837. Rev. soldier and U. S. pensioner (Essex Pro¬
bate, 410: 19). His widow, Sarah, died 17 Aug., 1840.

Children of record in Rowley (probably born elsewhere) :

89-61. Sarah, 7 b. 2 Aug1., 1780 ; d. in infancy.

89-62. Nathan, b. 17 May, 1782 ; m. Mary Pierce.

89-63. Eliphalet, b. 16 May, 1786 ; m. Betsey Elwell.

89-64. Moses, twin, b. 6 Aug1., 1788 ; m. 19 Nov., 1815, Nancy Masury of
Salem; m. (2) 17 Oct., 1829, Lydia Fogg of Salem. Nine children
b. in Salem and two in Lynnfield.

89-65. Aaron, twin, b. 6 Aug., 1788 ; m. Mary Boynton.

89-66. Jewett, b. 15 Aug., 1792; m. in Ipswich, 18 June, 1826 (Ipswich R.) ,
Ruth J., dau. of Stephen Pearson (140-180). They d. without male
issue surviving.

Sarah, b. 9 Feb., 1795 ; m. Ezekiel P. Bailey (10-106).

89-67.

158

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

89-58. Daniel Clark0 Hobson ( David 89-39; Moses 89-20; Hon.
John 89-5; John 89-2; William 89), baptized 6 Oct., 1765; married in
Ipswich, 28 Oct., 1788, Elizabeth Amiable of Ipswich. She died in
Ipswich, 15 Jan., 1841, aged 73 years (Ipswich R.). He died in Ips¬
wich, 24 May, 1846.

Children :

89-68. Elizabeth, 7 bp. 20 Sept., 1789 (So. Ch. Ipswich B.) ; m. in Ipswich,
22 May, 1814, James Smith, Jr.

89-69. Ephraim, bp. 7 Oct., 1791, or 1792 (So. Ch. Ipswich B.) ; d. at West
Indies, 1812 (Ipswich B.).

89-70. Jacob, b. 1800; d. 1 Apr., 1852.

89-59. Thomas6 Hobson ( David 89-39; Moses 89-20; Hon. John
89-5; John 89-2; William 89), born 23 Dec., 1769; married 29 Nov.,
1795, Lois, daughter of Ezekiel Bailey (10-69) ; died 13 Nov., 1806.
She died 3 May, 1847.

Children born in Bowley :

89-71. EbenezerJ b. 9 Sept., 1797 ; d. 26 Mar., 1818; unm.

89-72. Sophia, b. 14 July, 1799 ; d. 29 Oct., 1877 ; unm.

89-73. Prescott, b. 10 Jan., 1803; m Dorothy Jewett (101-201)

89-60. Samuel6 Hobson ( David 89-39; Moses 89-20; Hon. John
89-5; John 89-2; William 89), born about 1770; married in Newbury,
19 Jan., 1793, Bethia (Abiah) Chase of Newbury. Essex Deeds, 172 :
25, Samuel Hobson of Bowley — cordwainer — sells messuage in Rowley
to James Smith, Jr., 14 Dec., 1802. He bought this 18 Mar., 1800,
of Hannah Pearson, widow, and Abigail Pickard, widow, both of New-
buryport. He died 23 Oct., 1823, aged 53 years. His widow, Bethia,
died 17 Sept., 1848, aged 77 years (Ipswich R.).

Children born in Bowley :

89-74. TristramJ b. 15 Aug., 1794; m. in Ipswich, 1 Oct., 1820, Nancy
Jackman of Newbury. He was then of Ipswich. Their son, Tris¬
tram^ d. in Amesbury, 22 July, 1911.

89-75. Betty, b. 6 Feb., 1796.

89-76. Sally, b. 11 Jan., 1798 ; m. in Ipswich, 22 June, 1819, James Chase
of Newbury.

89-77. Samuel, b. 3 June, 1800.

89-78. Sew all, b. 17 Oct.., 1802.

89-62. Nathan7 Hobson ( Moses 89-56; John 89-33; Moses 89-20;
Hon. John 89-5; John 89-2; William 89), born 17 May, 1782; married
in Ipswich, 8 May, 1807, Mary Pierce of Ipswich. Her father came
from England in a ship commanded by Capt. William Pierce and then
adopted the name of Pierce. Nathan Hobson lived in Rowley, where
he had a grocery store. He died 23 Nov., 1839. His widow, Mary,
died 8 Jan., 1870.

Children born in Bowley :

89-79. Mary Ann,» b. 3 May, 1808; m. 2 Feb., 1832 (4 Feb., 1831, Danvers
B.), Ira Hutchinson; d. 18 Dec., 1893. He d. 22 Apr., 1873.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

89-80. A son, b. 19 Oct., 1809, d. 19 Nov., 1809.

89-81. Sally Kimball, b. 23 Oct., 1810 ; m. 27 Oct., 1831, Aaron Blackinton ;

d. 5 Jan., 1862.

89-82. William Pierce, b. 18 Sept., 1812 ; m. 20 Apr., 1836, Harriet Lam¬
bert (112-73). She d. in Haverhill, 31 Mar., 1897. He d. in
Haverhill, 16 Mar., 1901. Both bar. in Rowley.

89-83. Julia, b. 20 Dec., 1814; m. 25 Dec., 1837, Moses T. Whittier;
d. 23 July, 1892.

89-84. Elnatiian, b. 26 May, 1817 ; d. 18 Mar., 1893 ; unm.

89-85. Priscilla Jewett, b. 7 May, 1819; d. 2 Apr., 1908; unm.

89-86. Ruthy Jewett, b. 10 Apr., 1821 ; m. 29 June, 1843, Mark Cressev
Perley ; d. 15 Apr., 1903.

89-87. Emily Maria, b. 27 May, 1823 ; d. 4 Aug., 1849 ; unm.

89-88. Eben, b. 27 June, 1825 ; m. in Georgetown, 10 June, 1849, Caroline
Kimball; d. in Georgetown, 21 Dec., 1904.

89-89. Elizabeth Ann, b. 21 Oct., 1827; m. Solomon Nelson (130-201).

89-63. Eliphalet7 Hobson ( Moses 89-56; John 89-33; Moses
89-20; Hon. John 89-5 ; John 89-2; William 89), born 16 May, 1786;
married 1 Oct., 1812, Betsey Elwell; died 25 Jan., 1842. She died
8 Nov., 1847.

Children born in Rowley :

89-90. Elizabeth A., 8 b. 7 June, 1813 ; m. 28 Nov., 1833, William G. Gilbert.

89-91. Ann Maria, b. 21 Sept., 1815 ; d. 19 Sept., 1853 ; unm.

89-92. Nathaniel Elwell, b. 8 Feb., 1818 ; d. 16 Jan., 1883 ; unm.

89-93. Henry, b. 9 Mar., 1821 ; m. in Ipswich, 29 Nov., 1849, Margaret L.

Kneeland ; d. 20 Sept., 1853. Their son, Henry W., b. 4 Mar.,
1853, is now (1932) living in Rowley.

89-94. Edna Elwell, b. 4 Sept., 1824 ; m. 15 Oct., 1844, William M. Sher¬
burne ; residence, Georgetown.

89-95. Harriet Elwell, b. 3 May, 1827 ; m. (int. 21 May, 1853) William
Burnham of Essex ; residence, Essex.

89-96. Edward Morris, b. 25 July, 1831; m. 18 May, 1854, Lois Emerson;
d. 1 June, 1859.

89-97. Charles Gardner, twin, b. 25 Mar., 1835 ; m. Nov., 1866, Mary Anna
Prime; d. 24 Aug., 1871.

89-98. An infant, twin, b. 25 Mar., 1835 ; d. 1835.

89-65. Aaron7 Hobson ( Moses 89-56; John 89-33; Moses 89-20;
Hon. John 89-5; John 89-2; William 89), born 6 Aug., 1788; married
(int. 8 July, 1812) Mary, daughter of Edmund Boynton from Glou¬
cester, then of Newbury, where she was born 27 Aug., 1793. She died
in Bowley, 7 Sept.. 1825. He soon moved to Scituate. He married
(2) Sarah, daughter of Thomas Curtis; residence, Scituate, where both
died.

Children born in Rowley :*

89 - 99. Mary Jane,8 m. - Haskins.

89-100. Clara Boynton, b. 10 June, 1814; m. in Salem, 4 Nov., 1834, Samuel
C. Wilkins of Boston, where she d. 13 Feb., 1893.

* Scituate Record has Raleigh, N. C., as place of birth.

160 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

89-101. Ruth P., m. in Newbury port, 21 May, 1844, Charles Horton, “both
of Newburyport.”

89-102. Nancy, m. in Newbury, 5 June, 1832, Henry Mason of Newbury ;
d. 5 Jan., 1908.

89-103. Edmund, b. 28 July, 1821 ; adopted by William Kimball of Rowley
and his name changed to William Kimball.* He m. in Ipswich,
16 Dec., 1846, Drusilla Hartshorne. His home was in Rowley,
where he d. 19 Mar., 1891. Descendants in male line now (1932)
living in Rowley.

89-104. Aaron, was lost at sea; unm. (P. R.).

89-105. A daughter, b. — Aug., 1825; d. 25 Sept., 1825.

Born in Scituate :

89-106. Eliza A., b. 13 June, 1826 ; d. in Scituate, 27 Aug., 1895.

89-107. John B., b. 14 Apr., 1829 ; d. in Scituate.

89-108. Andrew, b. 24 Nov., 1833 ; d. 15 Apr., 1925.

89-109. Sarah M., b. 2 Nov., 1836 ; m. George H. Sylvester (Scituate R.).

89-73. Pbescott7 Hobson ( Thomas 89-59; David 89-39; Moses
89-20 ; Don. John 89-5; John 89-2; William 89), born 10 Jan., 1803;
married in Ipswich, 3 Aug., 1826, Dorothy, daughter of Abraham
Jewett (101-157). He moved to Topsfield with his family, and died
there 6 Feb., 1880. She died there 21 Apr., 1897.

Children born in Rowley :

89-110. Eren Jewett, s b. 24 Apr., 1827.

89-111. Mary Jane, b. 23 Sept., 1830 ; m. in Newbury, 11 Mar., 1848, Daniel
Pearson of Georgetown; d. 7 Apr., 1873.

89-112. Margaret Plumer, b. 19 May, 1832; m. 3 Aug., 1851, Joseph P.
Janes of Topsfield.

89-113. George Francis, b. 20 Mar., 1834; d. 15 Mar., 1836 (P. R.).

89-114. George Prescott, b. 26 Oct., 1837 ; m. 25 Mar., 1860, Lucy D. Curtis
of Boxford ; soldier in the Civil War, Co. F, 40 Regt., Mass. Vols. ;
d. in service at Georgetown, D. C., 29 Oct., 1862.

89-115. Benjamin Proctor, b. 22 June, 1843 ; m. 15 Feb., 1864, Louisa L.
Strangman.

HOLMES

90. Richard1 Holmes,! “mill-wright,” not of the first company,
but a very early settler, bought, with Richard Bailey (11), the estate

* Act approved Apr. 26, 1S47.

t “The Testimony of Richard Holmes aged about 88 years. This Deponant
Testifieth & Saith, that about 50 years ago Mr Thomas Nellson Father to Cap1
Phillip Nellson of Rowley Deceased Built ye Grist Mill in Rowley, that now
John Pearson Improveth & had a Saw Mill, neer ye South End of ye abovesaid
Grist Mill which Stood upon ye Same Spott of Land y1 ye ffulling mill Stands on
(at ye Southerly End of said Grist Mill) which is now in ye hands of John Pearson
senr, & that ye above said Mr Thomas Nellson did Improve ye said Saw mill &
ye Land Adjoyneing to it on ye South side of said Saw Mill, & I never knew,
that said Nellson, nor his heires had any Molestatio about said place to this Day.
& further said Richard Testifieth that I wrought at above said Mills, at Mr
Nellsons Charge, to build said Mills & Dams & make ye stones for said Grist
Mill & yt ye above said Saw mill was driven with ye head of water that drove
ve Grist mill: Sworne by Richard Holmes to yc Truth of ye above written — In
Court at Ipswich March 29: 1692” (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips. : 502).

“Ezekiel Northend, aged 64 years, Testifieth that ye affirmation given above by
Richard Holmes as ■written, is Truth to his knowledge, & that of late years said
John Pearson, hath had Two ffulling Stocks. Sworne by Ezekiel Northend to ye
abovesaid Evidence in Court at Ipswich Mar. 29th 1692” (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips.: 502).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

of Thomas Harris (80), 1644. He married 23: 6 mo. 1647, Alice North-
end, sister of Ezekiel Northend (132). She was buried 14 Feb., 1686-7.
He died in Bradford, probably at the house of his daughter, Elizabeth
Pearl.

His will, dated 15 July, 1695, proved 13 Jan., 1696, mentions him¬
self as of Rowley; daughter Elizabeth Pearl; “haveing payd for my
son John Pearl, by his order & desire ye sum of Fifty pounds in Mony
vnto Mr Jn° Knight of Ketle Cove (deceased) wch he owed before he
married to my daughter Elizabeth; & Eighte one pounds & ten shill¬
ings mony to Mr Francis Wainwright deceased yt he owed him for
Corne &c. where I delivered my said son out of prison: & also. . . .”;
grandchildren Alice, Ellen, Timothy, Mary and John Pearl; “My Lands
houseing & Mill at Bradford” (Essex Probate). In the division of
his real estate in Rowley, 27 July, 1710, mention is made of Ellen,
Alice and Timothy Pearl, also “their mother Elizabeth Pearl, widow”
(Essex Probate).

Children born in Rowley :

90-1. Henockz (Enoch), b. 23: 5 mo. 1648.

90-2. Elizabeth, b. 14 : 4 mo. 1651 ; bur. 28 July, 1659.

90-3. Richard, b. 28 Mar., 1656.

90-4. Japheth, b. 15 Dec., 1658 ; bur. 20 May, 1660.

90-5. Sarah, bur. 10 May, 1660.

90-6. Elizabeth, b. 15: 7 mo. 1662; m. John Pearl (139).

90-7. Samuel, b. 4 May, 1666.

90-8. Timothy, bp. 26 July, 1668 ; a soldier in Capt. Philip Nelson’s com¬
pany in the Canada Expedition, 1690 (Mass. Arch., Vol. 37:46-9).
John Pearl of Bradford, “Miller,” was administrator of his estate,
9 Dec., 1700. Bond on file (Essex Probate). Timothy probably
died in said service, as he is not mentioned in his father’s will,
1695.

HOPKINSON

91. Michael1 (Mighill) Hopkinson, “servant to our brother
Jacob Elvott,” was admitted to the First Church in Boston 6 : 11 mo.
1638; dismissed to “ye gathering of a church at Rowley,” 24: 9 mo.
1639; freeman, 13 May, 1640 ; had an acre and half house lot on Brad¬
ford Street, 1643. He brought with him his wife, Ann. He was
buried 28 Feb., 1648-9. The will of Mighill Hopkinson is mentioned
in the Ipswich Ct. R., 29: 7 mo. 1657. His widow, Ann, married (2)
John Trumble 204). See Richard Swan (193) for abstract of her will.
Children born in Rowley :

91-1. Jonathan^ b. 12 : 11 mo. 1641 ; bur. 20 : 11 mo. 1641.

91-2. Jonathan, b. 9 : 2 mo. 1643 ; m. Hester Clarke (41-2).

91-3. Jeremiah, b. 26 : 1 mo. 1645 ; bur. 22 : 12 mo. 1665.

91-4. John, b. 7: 11 mo. 1646; m. Elizabeth Pearson (140-3).

91-5. Caleb, b. 19: 12 mo. 1648 ; m. Sarah Wallingford (207-4).

91-2. Jonathan2 Hopkinson ( Michael 91), born 9: 2 mo. 1643;
married 11 May, 1666, Hester, daughter of Richard Clarke (41). He

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married (2) 10 June, 1680, Elizabeth, daughter of John Dresser (58).
She died 9 Mar., 1717-8 (G. S.). He died 11 Feb., 1718-9 (G. S.).
His will, dated 30 July, 1718, mentions only son, Mighill; daughter
Esther Burpe; Mary Todd; Ann Smith, and son-in-law, James Todd
(Essex Probate, 312:486).

Children of record in Rowley :

91-6. Hester, 3 b. 9 Apr., 1667; m. Thomas Burpee (32-5).

91-7. Mary, bp. 10 May, 1668 ; d. soon.

91-8. Mary, b. 9 July, 1669; m. James Todd (203-10).

91-9. Jeremiah, b. 20 Feb., 1671-2; d. before 1718, without issue.

91-10. Richard, twin, b. 14 Mar., 1673-4; d. before 1718, without issue.
■91-11. Mighill, twin, b. 14 Mar., 1673-4; m. Sarah Colman (44-2).

91-12. Jonathan, bp. 14 May, 1676; d. before 1718, without issue.

91-13. Ann, b. 18 Feb., 1677-8; m. Jeremiah Nelson (130-12).

91-4. John2 Hopkinson ( Michael 91), born 7: 11 mo. 1646; mar¬
ried 8 June, 1670, Elizabeth, daughter of John Pearson (140). He
died 29 May, 1704. His will, dated 29 May, 1704, mentions wife,
Elizabeth; eldest son, Jeremiah; youngest son, John, under age; daugh¬
ters Dorcas Spolford, Elizabeth Jewett, and Ann, under age (Essex
Probate, 308:256). His widow married (2) 15 Nov., 1715, Daniel
Wood of Boxford.

Children born in Rowley :

91-14. John, 3 b. 9 Nov., 1673 ; bur. 23 Nov., 1674.

91-15. Dorcas, b. 18: 12 mo. 1676; m. John Spofford (184-10).

91-16. Jeremiah, b. 23 Dec., 1678 ; m. Elizabeth Hunt.

91-17. Elizabeth, b. 5 Aug., 1683; m. Daniel Jewett (103-10).

91-18. Ann, b. 3 Mar., 1687-8; m. Jonathan Jewett (103-11).

91-19. John, b. 30 May, 1692; m. Mary Wheeler (215-17).

91-5. Caleb2 Hopkinson ( Michael 91), born 19: 12 mo. 1648;
married in Bradford, 25 Nov., 1679, Sarah, daughter of Nicholas Wal¬
lingford (207). She died in Bradford, 9 Feb., 1682. He married (2)
in Bradford, 12 June, 1701, Sarah, widow of John Spofford (184-2) ;
died 17 Apr., 1721 (G. S. Bradford). She died 24 Oct., 1732, aged
80 years (G. S. Groveland).

Child :

91-20. Caleb, 3 b. in Bradford, 7 Jan., 1681 (Ct. R.) ; m. 19 Dec., 1705,
Martha Spofford (184-14) of Bradford. He lived in Bradford and
died there, 9 Nov., 1730, “by the turning over of a cart on him”
(G. S. Groveland). In the division of his estate, 1732, his widow,
Martha ; eldest son, John, sons David, Nathaniel, Samuel, Eben-
ezer, Caleb ; daughter Sarah, wife of John Huse ; and mother,
Sarah Hopkinson, are mentioned (Essex Probate, 13900). His
widow, Martha, m. (2) in Bradford, 5 June, 1732, Ebenezer Kim¬
ball; d. 22 May, 1735 (G. S. Groveland).

91-11. Mighill3 (Michael) Hopkinson ( Jonathan 91-2; Michael
91), born 14 Mar., 1673-4; married 16 June, 1696, Sarah, daughter of
Tobia Colman (44). She died 9 Jan., 1740-1. He married (2) 3 Aug.,

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

1741, Widow Elizabeth Clark of Ipswich, and died 26 Feb., 1750-1.
She died 27 June, 1757. Her personal estate was divided, 4 June,
1759; her son Daniel Clark had two shares; her daughter Elizabeth,
widow of Ephraim Dow, had one share; the legal representative of
daughter Mary Dorman, deceased, had one share (Essex Probate, 336:
257).

Children born in Rowley :

91-21. Jeremiah, 4 b. 6 May, 1697.

91-22. Jonathan, b. 28 July, 1698 ; d. 30 July, 1699.

91-23. Moses, b. 7 June, 1700; m. Mary Cooper (45-6).

91-24. Jonathan, b. 20 Jan., 1703-4.

91-25. Sarah, b. 7 June, 1707; m. 15 July, 1725, Stephen Morse of Newbury.

91-16. Jeremiah3 Hopkinson ( John 91-4; Michael 91), born 23
Dec., 1678; married, in Concord, 9 June, 1705, Elizabeth Hunt of
Concord. She died 6 Feb., 1725-6. He married (2) 20 May, 1728,
Margaret, widow of Jacob Barker (13-24). She died 26 Apr., 1742.
He married (3) 11 Jan., 1742-3, Martha (Smith) Woodberry, widow
of Samuel Woodberry.

He died 12 Sept., 1768 (Ch. R.). His will, dated 8 May, 1761,
mentions wife, Martha; daughters Hannah Whitaker, Elizabeth Main,
Mary Lamson who is to have more than her sister for not calling for
her share of the estate that came from her grandmother Hunt, Rebecca
Davis, and Mercy Hopkinson, “who in wise providence is not capable
of governing herself/5 Jacob Barker named executor. 24 Oct., 1768,
David Whitaker was appointed administrator cum testamento annexo
as Jacob Barker had removed to “Nova Scotia and not like to return
here again55 (Essex Probate, 345:111). His widow, Martha, died 24
Jan., 1783, aged 98 years.

Children of record in Rowley :

91-26. Hannah, 4 b. 25 Jan., 1707 ; m. David Whitaker.

91-27. Elizabeth, b. 6 Apr., 1709 ; m. - Main.

91-28. Mary, b. 27 Mar., 1711 ; m. - Lamson.

91-29. Rebecca, b. 26 Jan., 1713-4 ; m. 6 Jan., 1730-1, Peter Davis of Concord.
91-30. Mercy, bp. — May, 1716; d. 1716.

91-31. Mercy, b. 26 May, 1718.

91-32. Nehemiah, bp. 11 Sept., 1720; d. 24 Sept., 1720.

91-33. Jeremiah, b. 9 Aug., 1722; d. 13 Aug., 1743 (Ch. R.) ; unm.

91-19. John3 Hopkinson (John 91-4; Michael 91), born 30 May,
1692; married 12 Feb., 1712-3, Mary, daughter of Jonathan Wheeler
(215-4).

Children born in Rowley :

91-34. John, 4 b. 25 Mar., 1714 ; m. in Newbury, 9 Mar., 1737-8, Elizabeth
Noyes.

91-35. Jonathan, b. 10 Feb., 1716-7 ; m. in Haverhill, 28 Mar., 1738, Mar¬
garet Burbank (31-27). He was then of Newbury. His son,
Joshua, s d. in Rowley, 6 Aug., 1748, aged 1 mo. 19 d. (Sec. Ch. R.).

91-36. Mary, bp. 7 Jan., 1727-8 (Byfield Ch. R.).

91-37. Samuel, bp. 5 Jan., 1734-5 (Byfield Ch. R.).

164 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

91-23. Moses4 Hopkinson (Mighill 91-11; Jonathan 91-2; Michael
91), born 7 June, 1700; married 5 Nov., 1734, Mary, daughter of
Samuel Cooper (45-2). He died 14 Aug., 1755 (Ch. R.). She died
26 Oct., 1773.

Children born in Rowley :

91-38. Moses, s d. 30 June, 1736 (Ch. R.).

91-39. Moses, bp. 6 Feb., 1736-7 ; m. Sarah Wood (220-60).

91-39. Moses5 Hopkinson (Moses 91-23; Mighill 91-11; Jonathan
91-2; Michael 91), baptized 6 Feb., 1736-7; married (int. 9 Mar.,
1757) Sarah, daughter of Thomas Wood (220-53). He died 18 Dec.,
1761 (Ch. R.). His widow, Sarah, married (2) James Cressey (48-28).

Children of record in Rowley :

91-40. Mary, 6 bp. 2 Apr., 1758.

91-41. Elizabeth, b. about 1760; m. Moses Chaplin (37-50).

HORROK

92. Dammars1 Horrok, “buried the twentie second of the twelfth
moneth (Feb.) 1663” (Rowley R.). No record is found of age, sex,
or condition.

HORSLEY

93. Joseph1 Horsley is mentioned, 17 Feb., 1668, in connection
with a lot of land in Rowley, and later as “in ye war” (Rowley R.).
He married 6 Apr., 1671, Mary, widow of Mighill Cressey (47) ; died
30 Mar., 1699. She died 7 May, 1707. See Mighill Cressey (47),
note.

By deed, dated 11 Mar., 1669-70, Samuel Stickney conveyed to Joseph
Horsley, “bachelor,” of Rowley, for £40, one acre and one half of land
with buildings, orchard and fruit trees thereon, bounded east on the
street, south on land and household of Edward Hazen, west on a swamp
of said Hazen, north on a house lot once belonging to John Trumble,
deceased; said parcel was first laid out to Thomas Leaver but sold to
said Stickney by William Acy (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 450). This lot
is the southerly portion of the homestead of the late George B. Blodgette.

B}^ deed, dated 30 May, 1699, Mary Horsley, and Elizabeth Horsley,
daughter of said Mary, both of Rowley, “being heirs to ve Estate of
Joseph Horsley of Rowley, deceased sell to Michael (Mighill) Cressey
son of said Mary & brother to said Elizabeth, all the housing & lands
with all ye profits & priviledges thereunto belonging wch was Joseph
Horsley’s in Rowley.” Acknowledged 4 July, 1710, by “Elizabeth Hors¬
ley now Pinder” (Essex Deeds, 24: 221). See Thomas Perley (143)
for Lydia Horsley.

Child born in Rowley :

93-1. Elizabeth, b. 18 June, 1672; m. Thomas Finder of Ipswich. She is
mentioned in the will of her uncle, Joseph Quilter of Ipswich,
28 Jan., 1723-4 (Essex Probate, 315: 55).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 165

HOWARD

94. John Howard was living in Rowley, 2 Nov., 1677, and was
then in Daniel Wicom’s tithing-man’s district. Later he moved into
George Kilbourne’s district. At a town meeting, 19 June, 1684, he
was chosen to “Ring the meeting house bell vpon Saboth dayes lecture
dayes and other publick meting dayes and to sweep the meeting house
and to Ring the nine of clocke bell at night,” at a yearly pay of four
pounds. His name appears on the Rowley tax-list of 1691.

HUNTER

95. Robert1 Hunter, freeman 7 Oct., 1640, had a two-acre house
lot, 1643. He brought with him his wife, Mary. He was buried 5 :
6 mo. 1647.

His will, dated 5 : 6 mo. 1647, mentions wife, Mary, to have life
use of house and lands; remainder over to Abel Langley, if he shall
“settle here & carry ivell towards his Dame”; otherwise for the use of
the poor of Rowley. To Richard Clark, John Dresser, John Burbank,
William Jackson, Jane Grant, Sisley Wood, Margaret Crosse, Thomas
Elethorp, Edward Sawyer, Thomas Tenney, each ten shillings. To
William Stickney, twenty shillings and “all my workiday clothes.” To
Mrs. Shove, forty shillings, “which I desire may be for helping her
sonne when he is to goe to Cambridg.” To John Trumble, twenty shill¬
ings; wife, Mary, executrix (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. : 25). See Abel
Langley (113). His widow, Mary, was buried — 7 mo. 1654.

HUTCHINS HUTCHINGS HOUCHINGS

96. William2 Hutchins, son of John1 of Newbury, owned land,
in 1670, on which he lived, in that part of Rowley called Merrimack
Village, afterward Bradford (Rowley R. 1: 207). He is mentioned,
1671-2, as son-in-law, in the will of Thomas Hardy. He married in
Haverhill, 1 July, 1661, Sarah, daughter of Thomas Hardy (76). She
died in Bradford, 19 Sept., 1684.

Child born in Haverhill :

96 - 1. William, 3 b. 21 Dec., 1662 ; d. 21 Dec., 1662.

Children of record in Rowley :

96 - 2. William, b. 20 Nov., 1664.

96-3. Joseph, b. 20: 11 mo. 1666; d. in Bradford, 28 Oct., 1684.

Born in Bradford (Ct. R.) :

96 - 4. Benjamin, b. 12 Jan., 1668 ; “killed by a slead going over him,” 4
Apr., 1676 (Bradford R.).

96 - 5. Sarah, b. 2 Sept., 1671.

96 - 6. John, b. 23 July, 1673 ; m. in Bradford, 25 Dec., 1693, Elizabeth
Haseltine (84-6).

96-7. Mary, b. 15 Apr., 1676.

96 - 8. Benjamin, b. 11 Apr., 1679.

96-9. Thomas, b. 27 Jan., 1681; d. 18 Feb., 1681 (Bradford R.).

96-10. Samuel, b. 24 Jan., 1683.

166 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

JACKSON

97. William1 Jackson had an acre and half house lot on Brad¬

ford Street, 1643. He brought with him his wife, Joan, who was buried
20 Nov., 1680. 11 June, 1668, he, “husbandman” of Rowley, gives

to his son, James How, Jr., land, in the “Village” (now Boxford)
(Essex Deeds, 3 Ips.). He was buried 5 May, 1688. His deed of
gift to his children, in effect a will, dated 6 Dec., 1680, mentions him¬
self as “being aged and decreped in body & haveing lately buryed his
deare wife”; John Jackson, “my only son according to what I prom¬
ised when he matched with Brother Poore his daughter”; John, son
of son John, “that child which he had by Elizabeth his late wife”;
eldest daughter, Elizabeth; daughter Mary Foster; “son John Trumble,
and daughter Deborah, his wife” (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips.: 398).

Children :

97-1. John, 2 b. in England; m. Elizabeth Poore.

97-2. Elizabeth, b. in England (see will of Mr. William Bellingham 14) ;

m. 13 Apr., 1658, James How, Jr., of Ipswich, and was executed as a
witch, 19 July, 1692.

97-3. Mary, b. 8: 12 mo. 1639; m. William Foster (65).

97-4. Deborah, b. 24: 11 mo. 1644; m. John Trumble (204-1).

97- 1. John2 Jackson ( William 97), horn in England; married
27: 2 mo. 1669, Elizabeth, daughter of John Poore of Newbury. He
was before the church for Sabbath-breaking, 4 Feb., 1671 (Ch. R.).
His wife was going to visit her father Poore at Newbury Neck and got
lost on Rowley marshes, in spring of 1671; when found she was nearly
frozen, and died soon after (Ct. R. 23:40). He died 23 Feb. 1718-9;
or it may have been his son who died at that time.

Child :

97- 5. John, s bp. in Rowley, 22 May, 1670 ; prob. d. unm.

JACKSON

98. Nicholas1 Jackson had an acre and half house lot in the
second division, about 1645. He married — 5 mo. 1646, Sarah Riley,
probably sister of Henry Riley (158). She was buried 12 Aug., 1655.
He married (2) 9 Dec., 1656, Elizabeth, widow of Hugh Chaplin (37).
She died 12 June, 1694. Pie died 13 Feb., 1697-8.

We find no record of relationship to William Jackson (97).

Children born in Rowley :

98- 1. Lydia, 2 b. 23: 4 mo. 1647; m. Tobia Colman (44).

98-2. Samuel, b. 23 : 3 mo. 1649.

98-3. Jonathan, b. 15: 7 mo. 1650; m. Hannah Garfield.

98-4. Caleb, b. 25 : 2 mo. 1652 ; m. Elizabeth How.

98- 3. Jonathan2 Jackson ( Nicholas 98), born 15: 7 mo. 1650;
married 6 Dec., 1681, Plannah Garfield, probably of Watertown. They
were dismissed, 21 Jan., 1710-11, from Rowley Church to the church
in Sudbury (Ch. R.).

167

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts
Children born in Rowley :

98 - 5. Jonathans b. 15 Aug-., 1682 ; bur. 9 Mar., 1687.

98 - 6. Hannah, b. 10 Oct., 1684.

98 - 7. Lydia, b. 4 Aug., 1686 ; dismissed, 21 Jan., 1710-11, from Rowley
Church to the church in Sudbury (Ch. R.).

98-8. Mary, b. 30 Aug., 1688.

98 - 9. Jonathan, b. 17 Jan., 1691-2.

98-10. Sarah, b. 7 Apr., 1695.

98-11. Samuel, b. 4 Mar., 1696-7.

98-12. Daniel, b. 11 Feb., 1698-9.

98-13. Nathan, b. 1 Jan., 1701-2. He may have lived in Ipswich.

98-14. Joseph, b. 21 Aug., 1705.

98-4. Caleb2 Jackson ( Nicholas 98), born 25: 2 mo. 1652; mar¬
ried Elizabeth, daughter of James, Jr., and Elizabeth (Jackson 97-2)
How of Ipswich. She was born in Ipswich, 1 June, 1661, and died
20 Apr. 1701. He died 10 Aug., 1718. His will, dated 6 Aug., 1718,
mentions "son Caleb who went away from me & was for himself att
ye age of fourteen years”; son Joshua, who is to have lands "that were
my father Jacksons”; daughters Elizabeth, "Mary who hath lived wth
me to this present time,” and Abigail; "lands that came to my chil¬
dren from my father How” (Essex Probate, 312: 408).

Children born in Rowley :

98-15. Elizabeth^ b. 29 Sept., 1683 ; d. 4 Dec., 1772; unm. (Ch. R.).

98-16. Mary, b. 28 Nov., 1685; m. - Hovey ; m. (2) Aquila Jewett (100-

21).

98-17. Caleb, b. 20 June, 1687; m. in Ipswich, 9 July, 1719, Mary Averill
of Topsfield. He was then of Ashford.

98-18. Samuel, bp. in Topsfield, 5 May, 1689 ; d. young.

98-19. MERCYr, bp. in Topsfield, 15 Nov., 1691 ; d. young.

98-20. Abigail, d. 22 Feb., 1750-1; unm. (Linebrook Ch. R.).

98-21. Joshua, b. 2 Sept., 1696; m. Sarah Abbott.

98-22. A child, d. 20 May, 1698.

98-21. Joshua3 Jackson ( Caleb 98-4; Nicholas 98), born 2 Sept.,
1696, married in Ipswich, 17 Apr., 1728, Sarah, daughter of Nehemiah
Abbott of Ipswich. She died 11 July, 1733. He married (2) 3 Jan.,
1733-4, Hannah, daughter of Ezekiel Sawyer (164-7). She died 14
Apr., 1745. He died 9 May, 1745. His will, dated 3 May, 1745,
mentions two eldest daughters, Sarah and Mercy, as children of first
wife; two youngest daughters, Hannah and Mehitable; two sons, Joshua
and Caleb; two sisters, Mary and Abigail (Essex Probate, 326:498).

Children born in Rowley :

98-23. Sarah, 4 b. 13 Mar., 1728-9 ; m. in Topsfield, 7 Dec., 1749, Joseph
Hale, 3rd, of Boxford ; d. in Rowley, 24 Apr., 1813.

98-24. Mercy, b. 12 Feb., 1730-1 ; m. 4 Dec., 1753; John Hovey, Jr., of
Boxford.

98-25. Joshua, b. 20 June, 1733 ; m. Susannah Holland.

98-26. Hannah, b. 29 Oct., 1735 ; m. 24 June, 1762, John Dorman of Box¬
ford.

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98-27. Caleb, b. 24 May, 1738; d. 13 June, 1752 (Ch. R.).

98-28. A son, d. 8 Sept., 1740 (Ch. R.).

98-29. Mehitable, b. 10 Jan., 1741-2.

98-30. An infant, d. 9 Mar., 1744-5 (Ch. R.).

98-25. Joshua4 Jackson ( Joshua 98-21; Caleb 98-4; Nicholas 98),
born 20 June, 1733; married 6 Nov., 1753, Susannah Holland of Ips¬
wich. He married (2) in Boxford, 1 Oct., 1765, Widow Eunice Dor¬
man of Boxford. He lived in Boxford and died 12 Sept., 1808. She
died in Topsfield, 7 Apr., 1813, aged 78 years.

Children (Linebrook Church Record) :

98-31. Caleb, 5 bp. 29 Sept., 1754; m. in Boxford, 20 Apr., 1784, Hannah
Hale. She d. 14 May, 1843, aged 84 years. He d. in Rowley, 24
Feb., 1844, aged 89 years. Both bur. in Georgetown.

98-32. Marcy, bp. 25 Nov., 1759.

98- 33. Joshua, bp. 2 May, 1762 ; m. 21 Aug., 1783, Eleanor Fiske of Ipswich,

where she was b. 28 Oct., 1764.

JARRAT

99. John1 Jarrat, freeman 13 May, 1640, had a two-acre house
lot, 1643. He was buried 11 : 12 mo. 1647. His will, dated 11 : 11 mo.
1647, gives all his estate to wife, Susannah, except £10 to daughter
Elizabeth (Essex Probate). His widow, Susannah, married (2) John
Scales (167).

Child of record in Rowley :

99- 1. Elizabeth^ bur. 13 July, 1660.

JEWETT

100. Dea. Maximilian1 Jewett was the second son of Edward
and Mary (Taylor) Jewett* of Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire,
England. He came to Rowley, Mass., with the Rev. Ezekiel Rogers,
1639; freeman, 13 May, 1640; had a two-acre house lot, 1643, on Brad¬
ford Street. He was a leading man in town affairs, and representa¬
tive in the General Court many times ; was one of the first two deacons
of the Rowley Church, ordained 3 Dec., 1639. He brought with him
wife Ann, who was buried 9 Nov., 1667. He married (2) 30 Aug.,
1671, Ellen, widow of John Boynton (22). He died 19 Oct., 1684.

* Edward Jewett of Bradford, West Riding of Yorkshire, England, clothier,
married, in Bradford, 1 Oct., 1604, Mary, daughter of William Taylor. His will,
dated 2 Feb., 1614, proved by his widow, 12 July, 1615, mentions wife, Mary,
executrix; sons William, Maximilian, Joseph; daughter Sarah, and father-in-law
William Taylor.

His children of record in Bradford, England:

i. William, bp. 15 Sept., 1605.

ii. Maximilian, bp. 4 Oct., 1607.

iii. Joseph, bp. 31 Dec., 1609.

iv. Sarah.

And perhaps others who died young. (From H. G. Somerby’s notes.)

A boulder, with a bronze tablet thereon, was placed in the Rowley cemetery,
in memory of Maximilian (100) and Joseph (101), by “The Jewett Family of
America, Inc.,” in 1912.

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His last will is filed in the office of the Clerk of Courts, Salem, among
the Essex Co. Papers, Yol. 43, p. 46. It is dated 8 Jan., 1682 and
17 : 8 mo. 1684, and mentions wife (unnamed) ; a marriage contract,
and “her son John Boynton”; eldest son, Ezekiel, to be executor; son
Joseph to have the homestead; daughter Anna to have certain lands
for life, with remainder over to “her son Jonathan Barker”; daughter
Mary Hazeltine; daughter Elizabeth Hazeltine; daughter Faith Dowse;
daughter Sarah Jewet (Essex Probate, 302: 121).

His widow, Ellen, married (3) in Ipswich, 1 June, 1686, Daniel
Warner, Sr., of Ipswich, and died, his widow, in Rowley, 5 Aug., 1689.
Children born in Rowley :

100-1. Ezekiel, 2 b. 5 : 1 mo. 1643; m. Faith Parrat (136-2).

100-2. Anna, b. 26: 12 mo. 1644; m. Barzilla Barker (13-1).

100-3. Mary, b. 18: 12 mo. 1646; m. David Haseltine (83-3).

100-4. Elizabeth, b. 22 : 3 mo. 1650; m. Robert Haseltine (83-9).

100-5. Faith, b. 8 Oct., 1652; m. in Newbury, 7 Jan., 1677, Samuel Dowse
of Charlestown (Essex Deeds, 13: 202).

100-6. Joseph, b. about 1655; m. Rebecca Law (114-4).

100-7. Sarah, b. 17 : 1 mo. 1658 ; bur. 19 June, 1660.

100-8. Sarah, b. about 1660; m. Jeremiah Ellsworth (64).

100-9. Priscilla, b. 19 May, 1664 ; bur. 5 Sept., 1664.

100-1. Dea. Ezekiel2 Jewett ( Dea . Maximilian 100), born 5:

1 mo. 1643; married 26 Feb., 1663-4, Faith, daughter of Dea. Francis
Parrat (136). She died 15 Oct., 1715 (0. S.). He was chosen to
succeed his father as deacon of Rowley Church and ordained 24 Oct.,
1686. He married (2) 23 Oct., 1716, Elizabeth, widow of John Jewett
(103). He died 2 Sept., 1723 (G. S.). His will, dated 16 Feb., 1722-3,
mentions “my now wife,” and a marriage contract; son Francis to have
“my Bradford land” ; son Thomas “my Boxford land” ; sons Maximilian, •
Nathaniel, Stephen; daughters Sarah Bailey and Elizabeth Nelson
(Essex Probate, 313: 723). His widow, Elizabeth, married (4) Ensign
Andrew Stickney (189-6).

Children born in Rowley :

100-10. Francis, 3 b. 15 Mar., 1664-5; m. Sarah Hardy (76-22).

100-11. Thomas, b. 20 Sept., 1666; m. Hannah Swan (193-15).

100-12. Ezekiel, b. 24 July, 1668 ; d. soon.

100-13. Ezekiel, b. 25 Oct., 1669 ; was a soldier in the Canada Expedition,
1690 ; prob. d. in service.

100-14. Maximilian, b. 5 Feb., 1671-2; m. Sarah - .

100-15. Ann, b. 29 Sept., 1673 ; d. 11 Sept., 1689; unm.

100-16. Sarah, b. 24 Nov., 1675 ; m. Jonathan Bailey (10-9).

100-17. Elizabeth, b. 29 Mar., 1678; m. Isaac Platts (147-7).

100-18. Nathaniel, b. 12 Feb., 1681; m. Mary Gage (69-4).

100-19. Stephen, b. 23 Feb., 1682-3; m. Priscilla Jewett (100-22).

100-6. Ensign Joseph2 Jewett (Dea. Maximilian 100), born
about 1655; married 2 Mar., 1676-7, Rebecca, daughter of William

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Law (114).* She died 26 Dec., 1729, in her 74th year (G. S.). “Re¬
becca Jewet, wife of Ensign Joseph Jewet, who lay long in a sad dis¬
consolate condition, but was (we hope) lifted into joy, Decembr 27,
1729” (Ch. R.). He married (2) in Bradford, 20 Jan., 1731-2, Mary,
widow of Nathaniel Gage (68-4). The record of his death, entered
in Rowley Church Record by the Rev. Jedidiah Jewett (100-65), is as
follows: “1735 My Grandfather Joseph Jewet, in the 81 year of his
age, Oct. 29.” The town record, made long after, has the year 1729.

He was a soldier in King Philip’s War, 1675-6 (Bodge). See Hist,
and Gen. of the Jewetts of America, 1 : 25.

Her will, dated 8 July, 1738, proved 27 July, 1741, mentions her¬
self as “being advanced in years to a great age”; son Nathaniel Gage;
son John Green of Bradford; daughters Elizabeth, wife of Samuel
Palmer of Bradford, Mary, wife of Benjamin Thurston of Bradford
(Essex Probate, 324: 513).

Children born in Rowley :

100-20. Jonathan, 3 b. 11 Mar., 1678-9; m. Mary Wicom (217-16).

100-21. Aquila, b. 14 Sept., 1684; m. Ann Tenney (195-10).

100-22. Priscilla, b. 9 Aug., 1687; m. Stephen Jewett (100-19).

100-23. Rebecca, b. 24 July, 1693; m. Jeremiah Burpee (32-7).

100-10. Francis3 Jewett (Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian
100), born 15 Mar., 1664-5; married in Bradford, 20 June, 1693,
Sarah, daughter of John Hardy (76-3). He was dismissed, 19 June,
1692, from Rowley Church to the church in Bradford (Ch. R.). She
died 3 Feb., 1744 (G. S. Groveland). He died in Bradford, 19 Sept.,
1751 (G. S. Groveland). His will, dated 18 Sept., 1751, mentions sons
Samuel, Nathaniel, who is executor; daughters Mary Jewett, Sarah
Jewett, and Ann, wife of Ephraim Pemberton (Essex Probate, 330:
285).

Children of record in Bradford :

100-24. Samuel,4 b. 26 Apr., 1694 ; m. Ruth Hardy.

100-25. James, b. 16 Apr., 1696 ; d. in infancy.

100-26. Ann, b. 24 Sept., 1698 ; m. in Bradford, 16 Apr., 1737, Ephraim
Pemberton of Amesbury.

100-27. Mary, b. 6 July, 1702; d. in infancy.

100-28. Ezekiel, b. — Apr., 1704; d. 4 Oct., 1727 (G. S. Groveland).

100-29. Mary, b. 20 Oct., 1706.

100-30. Sarah, b. 5 Oct., 1708.

100-31. Nathaniel, b. 20 Nov., 1710; m. Susanna Gooden.

100-32. James, b. 26 Apr., 1713 ; not mentioned in his father’s will, 1751.
100-33. Esther, b. 9 Dec., 1719; d. 13 July, 1720.

100-11. Thomas3 Jewett {Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian
100), born 20 Sept., 1666; married 18 May, 1692, Hannah, widow of

* Gage, in his History of Rowley, 1840, assumed the husband of Rebecca Law
to be the son of Joseph Jewett (101). Among many proofs that he was son of
Maximilian (100), see the following quotation from page 162 of Rowley “Book of
Grants,” being the record of a grant of land “To Joseph Jewett son of Maxemillian
Jewett in 1681 in Dec. as a right that he had by his wife one of William Laws
daughters. ...”

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Richard Swan (193-15). He moved to Boxford, about 1702; Man.
18, 1707 Brother Thos. Jewett & his wife were dismissed & recomended
to ye ch. in Boxford” (Ch. R.). He died in Boxford, 6 May, 1731
(G. S. Boxford).

Children born in Rowley :

100-34. Ezekiel, 4 b. 12 Jan., 1692-3 ; m. Martha Thurston.

100-35. Faith, b. 1 Dec., 1694; m. in Boxford, 10 May, 1716, Matthew
Bootman of Boxford; d. 4 Mar., 1717 (G. S. Boxford).

100-36. Mehitable, b. 30 Mar., 1698; m. Jonathan Burpee (32-12).

100-37. Hepsebah, b. 1 Feb., 1699-1700 ; m. in Boxford, 18 Jan., 1720-1,
Jonathan Kimball.

100-38. Sarah, b. 4 June, 1702; m. in Boxford, 9 Dec., 1725, Joseph Conant
of Ipswich.

100-14. Dea. Maximilian3 Jewett (Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea.

Maximilian 100). born 5 Feb., 1671-2; married Sarah - . He was

dismissed from Rowley Church, 15 Jan., 1710-11, to the church in
Byfield, where he was soon elected one of the deacons. His home was
in that part of Byfield Parish, Rowley, set off and incorporated as
Georgetown, 1838. His death is not recorded in Rowley. Administra¬
tion granted, 1730, to his widow, Sarah (Essex Probate, 318: 39).
His real estate was divided, 23 Mar., 1730-1; to Widow Sarah; eldest
son, Seth; son Jeremiah, a minor; daughters Hannah Tenney, Eliza¬
beth Brown, Sarah Pickard, Faith, Hepsebah, a minor, Ann, a minor
(Essex Probate, 319: 26).

His widow, Sarah, married (2) Capt. Samuel Pickard (145-6).

Children born in Rowley :

100-39. Hannah, 4 b. 6 Apr., 1699; m. 23 Jan., 1717-8, John Tenney of Brad¬
ford ; d. in Bradford — Mar., 1802, aged 103 years.

100-40. Elizabeth, b. 3 Mar., 1700-1; m. (int. 18 Oct., 1722) Caleb Brown.

100-41. Seth, b. 15 Oct., 1704; m. (int. 12 Feb., 1726-7) Dorcas Hardy, of
Bradford. He m. (2) in Bradford, 6 Sept., 1739, Mehitable Hardy
of Bradford. She d. in Tewksbury, 29 Sept., 1759. He d., a
soldier, in the service, at Fort William Henry, 26 Oct., 1756
(Tewksbury Ch. R.).

100-42. Sarah, b. 3 June, 1707; m. Joseph Pickard (145-26).

100-43. Faith, b. 30 Apr., 1710 ; m. 30 Mar., 1736, Paul Dodge of Ipswich.
100-44. Hepsibah, b. 2 Nov., 1712 ; unm., 1768.

100-45. Ann, b. 17 July, 1715 ; m. 23 Apr., 1735, Charles Tuttle of Ipswich.
100-46. Jeremiah, b. 11 Sept., 1720 ; m. Elizabeth Choate.

100-18. Nathaniel3 Jewett (Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maxi¬
milian 100), born 12 Feb., 1680-1; married 15 Jan., 1706-7, Mary,
daughter of Thomas Gage (69). He died 13 Dec., 1751. Administra¬
tion granted 6 Apr., 1752, to Widow Sarah Dickinson, Stephen Pingry
and Simon Stickney (Essex Probate, 330: 381). His widow, Mary,
married (2) James Barker (13-28).

Children born in Rowley :

100-47. Sarah, 4 b. 24 Sept., 1707 ; d. 26 June, 1709.

100-48. Sarah, b. 17 Aug., 1710; m. Joseph Dickinson (54-20).

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100-49. Jane, b. 3 Apr., 1713; m. Stephen Pingry (146-7).

100-50. Johanna, b. 7 Mar., 1715-16; d. 1 Jan., 1728-9.

100-51. Mary, b. 17 Apr., 1718 ; d. 8 Dec., 1727.

100-52. Nathaniel, b. 22 Dec., 1720; d. 12 Oct., 1747 (Ch. R.).

100-53. Faith, b. 17 Apr., 1723 ; d. 9 Sept., 1743 ; unm.

100-54. Priscilla, d. 2 Jan., 1728-9.

100-55. Mary, bp. 23 Mar., 1728-9; m. Simon Stickney (189-59).

100-19. Stephen3 Jewett ( Dea . Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian
100), born 23 Feb., 1682-3; married 12 July, 1708, Priscilla, daughter
of Ensign Joseph Jewett (100-6). She died 27 Dec., 1722 (G. S.).
He married (2) (int. 28 Sept., 1723) Sarah Trask of Beverly. She
died 3 Dec., 1724, in her 49th year (G. S.). He married (3) 23 Nov.,
1725, Widow Lydia (Thurston 199-1) Rogers. She died 7 Sept., 1754
(G. S.), 14 Sept., 1754 (Ch. R.).

He died 14 Jan., 1771 (G. S.). His will, dated 21 Nov., 1767, men¬
tions son Eliphalet to be executor and have the real estate; son David,
deceased, “has had his share already, except twenty shillings, which
I give to his six children” (unnamed) ; six children of son Eliphalet,
Stephen, David, Priscilla, Phebe, Joanna, Sarah. “Item whereas I
have heretofore given my daughter Phebe Cooper, deed., the full of
her portion except fourteen pounds lawfull money which sum I give
Priscilla Ross her only surviving child upon this condition viz. that
she and her husband release remise and forever quit claim unto my
said son Eliphalet Jewett his Heirs and assigns forever all such estate,
Right, Title Interest or Demand that she now has or that may here¬
after accrue to her in or to any estate that was formerly Will™ Laws
late of sd Rowley decd by virtue of any Right my sd decd daughter
had or ought to have in the said William’s Estate or any part thereof”
(Essex Probate, 346: 511).

Children born in Rowley :

100-56. Phebe, 4 b. 2 Nov., 1709; m. Moses Cooper (45-9).

100-57. Eliphalet, b. 22 Jan., 1711-2; m. Ruth Pickard (145-31).

100-58. David,* b. 10 June, 1714 ; m. in Lancaster.

100-59. Solomon, b. 2 Sept., 1716; d. 6 July, 1723.

100-60. Rebecca, b. 1 Feb., 1718-9 ; d. 2 Dec., 1728.

100-61. Elizabeth, b. 17 June, 1721 ; d. 21 Nov., 1728.

100-62. Priscilla, b. 30 June, 1727, d. 16 Dec., 1728.

100-20. Jonathan3 Jewett ( Ensign Joseph 100-6; Dea. Maxi¬
milian 100), born 11 Mar., 1678-9; was a tanner; married 24 Jan.,
1699-1700, Mary, daughter of John Wicom (217-3). She died 21 Jan.,
1741-2, in Exeter, N. H., while there visiting. He married (2) in
Newbury, 27 Dec., 1742, Rebecca (Hale) Poore, widow of Jonathan
Poore of Oldtown, Newbury, and daughter of John and Sarah (Jaques)
Hale of Newbury, where she was born 18 Feb., 1683-4. His home was

* This David is erroneously mentioned in Bond’s History of Watertown, as the
Minister of New London, Conn., and as a twin with Daniel. The entry of David’s
birth appears twice on Rowley record of births. Gage, in his compilation of the
births in 1837, appears to have read the second entry Daniel, and entered them
as twins. See David (101-81).

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on Bradford Street. In Oct., 1733, he was assigned a share in “Narra-
gansett No. One, on the right of his father Joseph Jewett.” The record
of his death, entered in the church record by the Rev. Jedidiah Jewett,
is as follows: “1745 My Father Jonathan Jewet, July 26.”

His will, dated 4 July, 1745, mentions sons Joseph and Benjamin,
who are to have lands in Nottingham, N. H. ; Jedidiah, Jacob, Mark,
James, Moses; daughters Mehitable Thurston, Sarah Hoyt (Essex Pro¬
bate, 326: 342 and Essex Deeds, 94: 83). His widow, Rebecca, died
16 Mar., 1760 (G. S. Newbury).

Children born in Rowley:

100-63. Joseph, 4 b. 31 Dec., 1700; settled in Stratham, N. H., and there
m. Anne Wiggin, dau. of Jonathan and Mary Wiggin of Strat¬
ham. He d. “24 May 1765” (Rev. Jed. Jewett’s Mem. Book).

100-64. Benjamin, b. 1 Apr., 1703 ; m. 18 Jan., 1725-6, Dorothy, daughter
of Robert and Dorothy (Smith) Rogers. She was b. in Rowley,
26 Feb., 1703-4. Child born in Rowley: Mary, 5 b. 24 Nov., 1726.
They moved to Stratham, N. H.

100-65. Jedidiah, bp. 3 June, 1705 ; m. Elizabeth Dummer.

100-66. Jacob, b. 28 Jan., 1707-8; m. Elizabeth Northern! (132-16).

100-67. Mehitable, b. 19 July, 1710; m. 5 May, 1731, Richard Thurston of
Newbury, and later of Rowley. He was deacon of Rowley Sec¬
ond Church, and d. 12 July, 1782, in his 72nd year (G. S. George¬
town). She d. 18 May, 1789 (G. S. Georgetown).

100-68. Mark, b. 15 Jan., 1712-3; m. Mary Chute (39-19).

100-69. Moses, b. 5 Nov., 1715 ; m. in Bradford, 17 Nov., 1737, Martha Hale
of Bradford. He was then of Exeter, N. H. He d. “27 June
1767” (Rev. Jed. Jewett’s Mem. Book).

100-70. James, bp. 29 June, 1718; m. Martha Scott (168-27).

100-71. Sarah, bp. 7 Aug., 1720; m. 16 Apr., 1741, Joseph Hoyt of Strat¬
ham, N. H. ; d. “in May 1759 aged 39” (Rev. Jed. Jewett’s Mem.
Book) .

100-21. Aquila3 Jewett (Ensign Joseph 100-6; Dea. Maximilian
100), born 14 Sept., 1684; married 23 Oct., 1704, Ann, daughter of
Thomas Tenney (195-4). She died 6 Mar., 1723 (G. S.). He mar¬
ried (2) 10 Mar., 1723-4, Martha, daughter of Stephen Pearson (140-
12). She died 26 Oct., 1752. He married (3) 22 May, 1753, Widow
Mary (Jackson 98-16) Hovey.

He died 24 Nov. (26 Nov. Ch. R.), 1760. His will, dated 6 Dec.,
1759, mentions wife, Mary; three sons at Littleton, William, Ezra and
Abel, have had their portion; three eldest daughters, Mehitable, Rachel
and Elizabeth; daughters Ann, Bethiah and Priscilla; sons Stephen
and Amos; grandson Aquila to have the great Bible; son Jeremiah to
have the residue and be executor (Essex Probate, 337: 450).

His widow, Mary, died 27 Nov., 1761. Her will, dated 24 Feb., 1761,
mentions cousin Sarah Ilsley; cousin Mercy Hovey; cousins Joshua
Jackson and Sarah Hale; cousin Joseph Hale, 3rd, executor (Essex
Probate, 338: 422).

Children born in Rowley :

100-72. William, 4 b. 15 July, 1705 ; m. 8 June, 1727, Hannah Pickard (145-
28). They moved to Littleton and had children born there.

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100-73. Mehitable, bp. 8 Dec., 1706; m. Ezekiel Sawyer (164-12).

100-74. Rachel, b. 30 Jan., 1708-9 ; m. 13 Nov., 1729, Enoch Dole. They
were dismissed, 15 Oct., 1749, from Rowley Church, to Littleton.

100-75. Ezra, b. 14 Oct., 1710; had children born in Littleton; d. in West-
ford, 16 Mar., 1793.

100-76. Elizabeth, b. 10 Sept., 1712; m. 17 May, 1733, Isaac Kimball of
Bradford.

100-77. Bethiah. b, 11 July, 1715; m. 8 Mar., 1738-9, William Webster of
Haverhill. She was dismissed, 1741, from Rowley Church to the
church in Haverhill.

100-78. Abel, b. 10 Apr., 1717; m. 24 Jan., 1739-40, Mary Pingry (146-9) ;
resided in Littleton.

100-79. Amos, b. 22 July, 1719; m. Jane Tenney (195-58).

100-80. Jeremiah, b. 28 Feb., 1722-3; m. Jane Searle (170-14).

100-81. Ann, b. 6 Oct., 1725 ; m. 30 Dec., 1742, Ezekiel Page of Haverhill.

100-82. Stephen, b. 28 Dec., 1727. He was dismissed, 26 Nov., 1749, from
Rowley Church to the church in Hollis, N. H. ; m. in Hollis, Han¬
nah (Farwell) Cummings, a widow, and d. there 23 May, 1803.

100-83. Rebecca, b. 27 Aug., 1731 ; d. 26 June, 1736.

100-84. Priscilla, b. 21 May, 1733 ; m. Samuel Dresser (58-54).

100-24. Samuel4 Jewett ( Francis 100-10; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1;
Dea. Maximilian 100), born in Bradford, 26 Apr., 1694; married 23
Oct., 1718, Ruth, daughter of Jacob Hardy of Bradford. In 1748 he
was living in Nottingham West (the present Hudson), N. H., when he
sold land and buildings there. In Dec., 1748 he bought land in Hollis,
N. H., where he resided when he made his will. His will, proved 28
Nov., 1753, is No. 1780, N. H. Province Probate Files, 18 : 565.

Children of record in Bradford :

100-85. Lydia, s b. 14 Aug., 1719.

100-86. Jacob, b. 10 Apr., 1721 ; d. 22 May, 1725.

100-87. James, b. 6 Aug., 1722.

100-88. Ruth, b. 7 or 17 May, 1723 or 1724.

100-89. Samuel, b. 30 Dec., 1725.

100-90. Jacob, b. 7 Aug., 1727 ; d. 3 Nov., 1727.

100-91. Sarah, b. 25 Jan., 1728-9 ; d. 19 May, 1736.

100-92. Mehitable, b. 5 Dec., 1730.

100-93. Jacob, b. 24 July, 1732; d. 25 May, 1736.

100-94. Esther, bp. 31 Mar., 1734; d. 3 June, 1736.

100-95. Ezekiel, b. 28 May, 1736.

100-96. Sarah, b. 10 June, 1738.

100-97. Esther, b. 30 June, 1740.

100-974. Hannah, mentioned in will.

100-31. Nathaniel4 Jewett ( Francis 100-10; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1;
Dea. Maximilian 100), born in Bradford, 20 Nov., 1710; married 25
Dec., 1734, Susanna Gooden (Goodwin) of Bradford. They were dis¬
missed, 23 Mar., 1764, from the church in East Parish, Bradford, now
Groveland, to the Congregational Church in Hollis, N. H. She died
in Hollis, 25 May, 1790.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

He died in Hollis, 5 Oct., 1791. His will, dated 6 Apr., 1787, men¬
tions himself as “of Hollis in the County of Hillsborough & State of
Hew Hampshire, Husbandman”; wife, Susanna; daughter Hannah,
wife of Lemuel Hardy; son Jacob Jewett; daughter Susanna, wife of
Richard Pierce; daughter Rebecca, wife of Isaac Stearns; daughter
Esther Jewett; daughter Phebe Jewett; son Ebenezer Jewett to have
homestead and be executor (Hillsborough Probate at Nashua, N. H.).

Children of record in Bradford :

100 - 98. Hannah, 5 b. 12 Sept., 1735 ; m. Lemuel Hardy.

100 - 99. Jacob, b. 7 Sept., 1736.

100-100. Esther, b. 18 Dec., 1737 ; unm. 6 Apr., 1787.

100-101. Mary, bp. 21 Oct., 1739 ; d. soon.

100-102. Mary, bp. 21 Sept., 1740; d. 12 Dec., 1747 (G. S. Groveland).
100-103. Susannah, b. 7 Apr., 1742; m. Richard Pierce.

100-104. Rebecca, b. 27 May, 1744 ; m. Isaac Stearns.

100-105. Ebenezer, b. 6 Nov., 1745.

100-106. Phebe, b. 30 May, 1747 ; unm. 6 Apr., 1787.

100-107. Mary, b. 19 June, 1750.

100-34. Ezekiel4 Jewett ( Thomas 100-11; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1;
Dea. Maximilian 100), born in Rowley, 12 Jan., 1692-3; married in
Newbury, 9 Jan., 1718-19, Martha, daughter of Daniel and Mary
(Dresser 58-7) Thurston of Newbury, where she was born 27 Nov.,
1699.

His will, dated 31 Mar., 1775, proved 7 Nov., 1775, mentions him¬
self as of Boxford; wife, Martha; sons Ezekiel, Stephen, Jonathan
and Rev. David; daughters Martha Brown, Hephzibah Chaplin and
her children (unnamed) ; Hannah Wood’s children (unnamed) ; Sarah
Hale; Lydia, wife of Elknan Winchester; four children of son Thomas,
deceased, Daniel, Hannah Snow, Sarah Poor, and Enoch; “trusty
friend” Joseph Hale, Jr., of Boxford, executor (Essex Probate, 351:
375).

Children born in Boxford :

100-108. Thomas, s b. 20 Mar., 1720; m. in Groton, 2 Apr., 1743 or 4, Martha
Hale.

100-109. Hannah, b. 15 Mar., 1720-1 ; m. in Rowley, 27 Nov., 1745, Solomon
Wood, “both of Boxford” (Rowley R.).

100-110. Mary, b. 7 Feb., 1723.

100-111. Hepsibah, b. 6 Oct., 1724; m. John Chaplin (37-18).

100-112. Martha, b. 22 Feb., 1725-6; m. John Brown (30-40).

100-113. Ezekiel, b. 22 Feb., 1727; settled in Rindge, N. H.

100-114. Daniel, b. 12 Nov., 1729.

100-115. Lydia, b. 15 Aug., 1733; m. in Rowley, 9 Apr., 1761, Elkanan
Winchester of Brookline.

100-116. Sarah, b. 3 Dec., 1735 ; m. (int. in Boxford, 20 Dec., 1766) Moses
Hale.

100-117. Stephen, b. 6 Feb., 1737 ; settled in Rindge, N. H.

100-118. Jonathan, b. 12 Mar., 1739 ; m. (int. in Boxford, 21 Nov., 1761)
Martha Belcher of Wrentham ; settled in Rindge, N. H.

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100-119. David, b. 6 Nov., 1743; Harvard Coll., 1769 ; m. in Rowley, 31 Oct.,
1771, Phebe, dau. of Dea. Richard Thurston of Rowley, where
she was born 14 Dec., 1741. He was a Congregational Minister;
settled, 1771, in Candia, N. H., and in 1781 in Winthrop, Me.,
wrhere he d. 28 Feb., 1783. His widow, Phebe, m. (2) Col.
Daniel Spofford (184-35).

100-46. Jeremiah4 Jewett {Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Eze¬
kiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 11 Sept., 1720; married (int.
in Ipswich, 27 Mar., 1742) Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel Choate of
Ipswich (Choate Gen.). His will, dated 7 June, 1785, proved 3 Oct.,
1785, mentions wife, Elizabeth; sons Jeremiah, Seth, Maximilian and
Samuel; daughters Elizabeth Webber, Ann Morse (Essex Probate,
358: 32).

Children born in Rowley :

100-120. Maximilian, s b. 23 Feb., 1743; m. Molly Pearson.

100-121. Jeremiah, b. 10 Jan., 1744-5 ; m. Sarah Jackman.

100-122. Samuel, b. 11 Mar., 1746-7 ; m. Miriam Pool.

100-123. Elizabeth, b. 5 Jan., 1749-50 ; m. 19 May, 1774, Richard Webber.
100-124. Seth, twin, b. 22 Feb., 1753 ; d. 21 Mar., 1753.

100-125. Ann, twin, b. 22 Feb., 1753 ; m. in Newbury, 15 Oct., 1778, John
Morse of Chester, N. H.

100-126. Seth, b. 31 Jan., 1756; m. Abigail Balch.

100-127. William, b. 15 Oct., 1760; d. 25 June, 1761.

100-57. Eliphalet4 Jewett {Stephen 100-19; Dea. Ezekiel 100-
1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 22 Jan., 1711-2; married 27 Feb., 1733-
4, Ruth, daughter of Jonathan Pickard (145-12). She died 18 Sept.,
1750 (G. S.). He married (2) 20 June, 1751, Sarah, daughter of
William Gage (69-2). She died 16 Sept., 1786. He died 30 Oct.,
1789 (G. S.).

Children of record in Rowley :

100-128. Sarah, 5 bp. 20 Apr., 1735 ; d. 27 Apr., 1735.

100-129. Priscilla, b. 12 Aug., 1736; d. 18 Sept., 1805; unm.

100-130. Jonathan, b. 23 Sept., 1738 ; d. 24 Sept., 1747.

100-131. Phebe, b. 13 Apr., 1741; m. Nathaniel Bradstreet (25-55).

100-132. Stephen, b. 28 Nov., 1743 ; m. Elizabeth Little.

100-133. David, b. 31 May, 1746; m. Elizabeth Goodwin.

100-134. Johanna (Hannah), b. 8 Mar., 1748-9; m. Amos Dresser (58-103).
100-135. Nathan, bp. 20 May, 1753 : d. 6 June, 1753.

100-136. Sarah, b. 2 Aug., 1754; m. Moses Hobson (89-56).

100-65. Rev. Jedidiah4 Jewett {Jonathan 100-20; Ensign Joseph
100-6; Dea. Maximilian 100), baptized 3 June, 1705; Harvard Col¬
lege, 1726; fifth Minister of the First Church in Rowley, ordained 19
Nov., 1729. He married, in Newbury, 11 Nov., 1730, Elizabeth, only
child of Richard and Dorothy (Light) Dummer (60-4), of Newbury.
She was born in Newbury, 7 Dec., 1713, and died 14 Apr., 1764. He
married (2) 29 Oct., 1765, Elizabeth, widow of the Rev. Joseph Par¬
sons of Bradford and daughter of Rev. Daniel Greenleaf. She had
married, first, David Bacon; (2) Joseph Scott; (3) Rev. Joseph Par-

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sons. He died 8 May, 1774, in the forty-fifth year of his ministry
(Monument). His will was proved 28 June 1774 (Essex Probate,
350: 324).

Children of record in Rowley :

100-137. Dummer,5 b. 25 Apr., 1732 ; m. Mary Stamford.

100-138. Paul. bp. 16 June, 1734; d. 28 June, 1734 (Ch. R.).

100-139. Dorothy, b. 2 May, 3 736 ; m. 18 Jan., 1753, Dr. John Calef of
Ipswich.

100-140. An infant, d. 2 June, 1738 (Ch. R.).

100-141. An infant, d. 23 Apr., 1740 (Ch. R.).

100-66. Jacob4 Jewett ( Jonathan 100-20; Ensign Joseph 100-6;
Dea. Maximilian 100), born 28 Jan., 1707-8; married 21 Dec., 1732,
Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Ezekiel Northend (132-6). She died 17
Sept., 1741 (G-. S.). He married (2) 2 Feb., 1741-2, Bethiah, daugh¬
ter of John Boynton (22-12). He died 26 May, 1774 (G-. S.), 27
May (T. R.). His will was proved 26 July, 1774 (Essex Probate, 350:
383). His widow, Bethiah, died 14 Sept., 1780.

Children born in Rowley :

100-142. Jonathans b. 7 July, 1745 ; d. 16 July, 1745.

100-143. Jacob, b. 2 Jan.. 1746-7; m. Elizabeth Northend (132-34).

100-144. Joseph, b. 19 Feb., 1748-9; m. Widow Hannah Gage (69-34).
100-145. Samuel, b. 10 June, 1752.

100-68. Mark4 Jewett ( Jonathan 100-20; Ensign Joseph 100-6;
Dea. Maximilian 100), born 15 Jan., 1712-3; married before 1737,
Mary, daughter of Dea. James Chute (39-5). They moved to Enfield,
N. H., and joined the “Shaking Quakers.” Mark Jewett and Mary,
his wife, having removed from town without any dismission from the
church, a letter was sent them, Aug., 1783, to learn about it. 26 July,
1784, the Pastor received a letter, in answer, from Mark Jewett and
Mary, his wife, dated “Enfield June 9 1784,” as to their conduct in
“turning Shaking Quakers.” 16 Aug., 1786, another letter was sent to
Mark Jewett and wife, about their errors (Ch. R.). At a meeting of
the Rowley Church, 11 Mar., 1787, the written confession of Mary
Jewett, widow of Mark Jewett, was read. She confessed her sin of
joining the “Shaking Quakers.” The church voted themselves satisfied
with her confession and she was restored (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

100-146. Moses, 5 b. 29 Jan., 1736-7.

100-147. Mary, b. 18 Jan., 1737-8.

100-148. Katherine, bp. 30 Mar., 1740.

100-149. James, bp. 4 Apr., 1742; d. 6 June, 1743.

100-150. Ruth, b. 17 Apr., 1744.

100-151. James, b. 7 July, 1746.

100-152. An infant, d. 26 Sept., 1747.

100-153. Mehitable, b. 5 Dec., 1749; d. 19 Feb., 1753.

100-154. Elizabeth, b. 20 Mar., 1750-1.

100-155. Mehitable, bp. 10 Feb., 1754.

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100-70. James4 Jewett ( Jonathan 100-20; Ensign Joseph 100-6;
Dea. Maximilian 100), baptized 29 June, 1718; married 14 Nov., 1744,
Martha, daughter of Joseph Scott (168-11). They moved to Newbury,
1748. He died in Newburyport, 3 May, 1790. His will, dated 19 Feb.,
1790, mentions wife, Martha; sons Joseph, Caleb and James Jewett;
children (unnamed) of deceased son, Jonathan Jewett; children (un¬
named) of deceased daughter, Sarah Boardman; daughters Mary
Jewett, Hannah Jewett and Susanna Gage (Essex Probate, 361: 48).
His widow, Martha, died at the home of her son, Caleb, in Gorham,
Me., 16 Mar., 1801 (Hist, of Gorham).

Children born in Rowley:

100-156. Sarah, s b. 26 Oct., 1745 ; m. 20 Nov., 1777, Capt. Jacob Boardman
of Newburyport (Newburyport R.).

100-157. Jonathan, b. 29 Apr., 1748; m. (int. in Newburyport, 26 May,
1770) Anna Titcomb, of Newburyport. “My brother Jonathan
sailed the 26 day of Feb., 1782, in the ship Scarborough 20 guns
40 men and was never heard from at al” (Rev. Caleb Jewett’s
Diary). His widow, Anna, m. (2) 8 Dec., 1788, Samuel Pils-
bury, Jr., of Newburyport

Born in Newbury :

100-158. Joseph, b. 9 Feb., 1749; moved to Portland, Me., where he d.
17 July, 1796.

100-159. Mary, b. 28 Mar., 1751; m. in Newburyport, 20 June, 1793, John
Deane, Esq., of Standish, Me. (Newburyport R.).

100-160. Caleb, b. 15 Sept., 1753 (Bowdoin Coll. R.) ; Dartmouth Coll., 1776;

m. — Nov., 1783, Elizabeth Bacon, of Bradford; ordained, Nov.,
1783, Pastor, Congregational Church, Gorham, Me., where he d.
16 Apr., 1802.

100-161. Martha, b. 15 Feb., 1755 ; d. — Oct., 17 — ; unm. (G. S. Newbury¬
port) .

100-162. James, b. 9 May, 1757 ; moved to Portland (then Falmouth), Me.,
in 1784; d. in Portland, 16 Sept., 1843.

100-163. Hannah, b. 27 Jan., 1759 ; moved to Standish, Me.

100-164. Susanna, bp. in Newburyport (Old So. Ch. R.), 20 July, 1760;

m. in Newburyport, 30 Aug., 1783, Jonathan Gage (Newbury¬
port R. ) .

100-79. Elder Amos4 Jewett ( Aquila 100-21; Ensign Joseph
100-6; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 22 July, 1719; married 1 Nov.,
1744, Jane, daughter of William Tenney (195-29) ; was “Ruling
Elder” of the church in Linebrook Parish, Rowley. He died 1791.
Administration granted, 3 July, 1792, to John Whipple, 3rd, with John
Hole and Jonathan Todd sureties on his bond (Essex Probate, 362:
135). See Amos Jewett (103-47).

Children born in Rowley :

100-165. Aquila, s b. 20 Sept., 1745; d. 6 May, 1747.

100-166. Mehitable, b. 25 Mar., 1747 ; m. in Ipswich, 14 Aug., 1777, George
Abbot, of Ipswich. He d. 23 May, 1778 (Linebrook Ch. R.).
She m. (2) Joshua Burpee (32-48). See Jacob Jewett (100-143).

100-167. Jane, b. 4 Aug., 1750; m. (int. 19 Dec., 1781) John Whipple of
Ipswich; d. 20 Oct., 1841 (Dr. Joshua Jewett’s Diary).

100-168. Rebekah, b. 17 Dec., 1753 ; d. 31 Dec., 1753.

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100-169. Amos, b. 31 July, 1755; Rev. soldier; d. 28 Dec., 1775 (G. S. Line-
brook), “very suddenly in the army” (Linebrook Cli. R.) ; unm.

100-80. Dea. Jeremiah4 Jewett ( Aquila 100-21; Ensign Joseph
100-6; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 28 Feb., 1722-3; married 26 Nov.,
1747, Jane, daughter of William Searle (170-5). He was deacon of
Rowley Church. He died 3 Dec., 1809. His will, dated 29 Aug., 1804,
mentions wife, Jane; son Jeremiah; daughters Phebe, wife of Capt.
William Tenney, Sarah Jewett, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Tenney,
Eunice, wife of Jonathan Taylor, Lois Jewett, Mary Searle, Susanna,
wife of Josiah Grover, and Rhoda, wife of Moses Witcher; son Jonathan
Taylor, executor (Essex Probate, 378: 512). His widow, Jane, died
18 July, 1815.

Children of record in Rowley :

100-170. William, s bp. 11 Sept., 1748 ; blind from birth; Baptist Clergy¬
man ; d. 18 Apr., 1802.

100-171. Caleb, 13 July, 1750; d. 22 Apr., 1722, “drowned at sea” (Ch.
R.) ; unm.

100-172. Phebe, b. 29 Mar., 1752; m. 28 Mar., 1776, William Tenney, Jr.,
of Hollis, N. H.

100-173. Sarah, b. 12 Nov., 1753 ; d. 12 June, 1852 (G. S.) ; unm. Her will
was dated 5 Dec., 1842 (Essex Probate, 416: 408).

100-174. Jane, b. 11 Oct., 1755 ; d. 20 Oct., 1773 ; unm.

100-175. Jeremiah, b. 24 Dec., 1757 ; m. (int. 23 Dec., 1796) Tempe(rance)
Dodge. He was a physician in Barnstead, N. H., where he d.
22 Apr., 1836. Rev. soldier.

100-176. Elizabeth, b. 20 or 21 Mar.. 1760; m. Thomas Tenney (195-81).

100-177. Eunice, b. 30 Dec., 1761; m. (int. 12 May, 1788) Jonathan Taylor
of Amherst, N. H. ; residence, Rowley, where she d. 1 Apr., 1842.
He d. in Rowley, 8 Jan., 1825, aged 70 years.

100-178. Lois, b. 22 Jan., 1764; d. 6 Apr., 1842; unm. (G. S.).

100-179. Mary, b. 3 May, 1767 ; m. Stephen Searle (170-46).

100-180. Susannah, b. 15 Mar., 1769; m. 5 June, 1795, Josiah Grover, of
Atkinson, N. H.

100-181. Rhoda, b. 11 Jan., 1771 ; m. 11 May, 1802, Moses Witcher (Whit¬
tier) ; d. 11 Nov., 1842.

100-120. Maximilian5 Jewett ( Jeremiah 100-46; Dea. Maxi¬
milian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100)., born 23
Feb., 1743; married 5 Oct., 1780, Molly, daughter of David Pearson
(140-100) of Newbury. His homestead was in Byfield, where he died
21 June, 1814 (G. S. Byfield). Administration granted 5 July, 1814
(Essex Probate, 385: 522). His widow, Molly, died in Georgetown,
6 Dec., 1847, aged 93 j^ears.

Children born in Rowley (Byfield Parish) :

100-182. David, 6 b. 14 July, 1781; m. Sally (Sarah) Danforth.

100-183. Mary, b. 7 Oct., 1783; d. 4 Jan., 1802 ; unm. (G. S. Byfield).
100-184. Maximilian, b. 26 Mar., 1786 ; d. 15 Apr., 1805 (G. S. Byfield).
100-185. Sarah Pearson, b. 12 Sept., 1788.

100-121. Jeremiah5 Jewett ( Jeremiah 100-46: Dea. Maximilian
100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 10 Jan., 1744-

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5; married in Linebrook, 31 Dec., 1772, Sarah, daughter of Timothy
Jackman. She was born in Rowley, 15 Jan., 1752. He died 22 Apr.,
1808 (G. S. Byfield). Administration granted 9 June, 1808. The
division of his real estate mentions wife, Sarah; sons Timothy, Jere¬
miah, and Isaiah; daughters Mary Dole, Sarah Jewett, and Philomela
Jewett (Essex Probate, 378: 18). His widow, Sarah, died in George¬
town, 6 Apr., 1839 (G. S. Byfield).

Children horn in Rowley :

100-186. Mary, e b. 7 Nov., 1773 ; m. 3 Nov., 1796, Thomas Dole of “Whair”
(Ware), N. H.

100-187. Timothy, b. 28 Feb., 1775 ; d. in Georgetown, 24 Feb., 1861 ; unm.
100-188. Jeremiah, b. 30 June, 1778 ; m. Sarah Barker.

100-189. Isaiah, b. 21 Feb., 1784; m. (int. 22 Aug., 1813) Alice Wood, of
Bradford, where she d. 5 July, 1823, aged 34 years (G. S. Grove-
land). He m. (2) in Gloucester, 26 Oct., 1828, Martha Saville
of Gloucester ; residence, Gloucester.

100-190. Sarah, b. 26 Dec., 1785; m. (int. 2 Jan., 1823) James Curtis, Jr.,
of Winthrop, Me.; m. (2) Laben Loring. She, a widow, d. in
Georgetown, 21 Jan., 1859 (G. S. Byfield).

100-191. Philomela, b. 23 Sept., 1792; m. 29 Sept., 1810, Moses Johnson,
Jr. ; residence, Winthrop, Me.

100-122. Samuel5 Jewett ( Jeremiah 100-46; Dea. Maximilian
100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 11 Mar.,
1746-7; married in Linebrook, 24 Aug., 1769, Miriam, daughter of
Ebenezer and Martha (Tarr) Pool of Gloucester, where she was bap¬
tized 11 Aug., 1751 (see John Hobson 89-33). He died 26 Feb., 1800
(G. S. Byfield). Rev. soldier. Administration granted, 9 Apr., 1800,
to Widow Miriam (Essex Probate, 367: 381). She died — July, 1826.
Her will, dated 11 May, 1826, mentions sons William, Samuel and
Robert; grandsons Samuel Jewett and Ebenezer P. Jewett, sons of son
Ebenezer, deceased; granddaughter Miriam Jewett, daughter of son
Samuel; Thomas Gage, executor (Essex Probate, 405: 521).

Children born in Rowley :

100-192. Ebenezer, 6 b. 9 Mar., 1771 ; m. Judith Jaques.

100-193. William, b. 13 Aug., 1773 ; m. Hitty (Mehitable) Hobson Dole.
100-194. Samuel, b. 20 Dec., 1782; d. 30 Jan., 1783.

100-195. Samuel, b. 9 Oct., 1786 ; m. Sally Jaques.

100-196, Robert, b. 5 Apr., 1790; m. Mehitable L. Dole.

100-126. Dr. Seth5 Jewett (Jeremiah 100-46; Dea. Maximilian
100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 31 Jan., 1756;
a physician; married 16 Sept., 1782, Abigail, daughter of Nathaniel
Balch of Bradford, where she was born 12 Nov., 1762. They moved
to Newburyport, before 1798, where he died 14 Mar., 1802. Adminis¬
tration granted 6 May, 1802 (Essex Probate, 369: 346). She died
13 Nov., 1841.

Children born in Bradford :

100-197. Sophia, e b. 1 Aug., 1783 ; m. Walter Todd (203-144).

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100-198. Abigail, b. — July, 1785 ; m. in Newburyport, 12 July, 1812, Dr.
Daniel Smith of Newburyport.

100-199. William Balch, b. 12 June, 1787 ; d. in Newburyport, 10 Aug.,
1809.

100-200. Betsey, b. 27 Jan., 1790; d. 11 June, 1791 (G. S. Groveland).
100-201. Seth, b. 15 Mar., 1793 ; d. young, but after 11 Aug., 1800.

100-202. Nathaniel, b. 3 June, 1795 ; m. Ann, dau. of John Prince of
Newburyport. They settled in Washington, D. C., and had five
children (P. R.).

Of record in Newburyport :

100-203. Betsey, d. 14 Apr., 1799.

100-204. Eliza, b. 2 Nov., 1800 ; d. 2 July, 1801.

100-205. Mary, d. in Newburyport, 2 Jan., 1803.

100-132. Stephen5 Jewett ( Eliphalet 100-57; Stephen 100-19;
Deo,. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 28 Nov., 1743; mar¬
ried 27 Nov., 1764, Elizabeth, daughter of Nathan and Hannah (Mig-
hill 127-31) Little of Newbury. She was then of Rowley. They moved
with their children, 1790, to Waterford, Me., where he was a deacon
of the church, and a prominent citizen. She died in Waterford, 1819.
He died there 1822. Rev. soldier.

Children of record in Rowley :

100-206. Nathan, 6 b. 11 Sept., 1765 ; m. Hannah Emerson, and had chil¬
dren born in Waterford : Stephen, 7 b. 1793 ; Emerson, b. 1795 ;

Mighill, b. 1797 ; Henry, b. 1799 ; Daniel, b. 1801 ; Albert, b. 1803 ;
Stillman, b. 1804 ; Mary, b. 1806 ; Louisa, b. 1809 ; Sumner, b.
1811 ; Lyman, b. 1813.

100-207. Ruth, b. 27 Jan., 1767; m. Stephen Pearson (140-180).

100-208. Ebenezer, b. 9 June, 1770; d. 7 Aug., 1771.

100-209. Ebenezer. b. 9 Feb., 1772 ; m. in Bridgton, Me., 18 Nov., 1794,

Susannah Stickney, who d. 1796; m. (2) Mary Farrington and
had children born in Waterford: Ebenezer,! b. 1796; Nathaniel,
b. 1798 ; Susan, b. 1799 ; Jacob F., b. 1801, resided in George¬
town, Mass., and there died ; Philander, b. 1803 ; Leander, b.
1804; Maria, b. 1806; Farnum, b. 1808; Ruth P., b. 1811; Otis,
b. 1812 ; Milton, b. 1814 ; Caroline E., b. 1820 ; Stephen, b. 1822.

100-210. Nathaniel, bp. 31 Oct., 1773 ; d. 1798.

100-211. Hannah, b. 19 Dec., 1776; m. Jonathan Plummer of Waterford,
Me.

100-212. Elizabeth, b. 3 Sept., 1778 ; m. in Bridgton, Me., 19 Jan., 1797,
Samuel Plummer of Waterford, Me.

100-133. David5 Jewett ( Eliphalet 100-57; Stephen 100-19; Dea.
Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 31 May, 1746; married
(int. 26 Oct., 1771) Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth
(Smith) Goodwin of Newbury. He died 15 July, 1799 (G. S.). Ad¬
ministration granted 8 Oct., 1799 (Essex Probate, 367: 109). His
widow, Elizabeth, died 8 Dec., 1824, aged 74 years.

By deed, dated 5 Feb., 1825, David Saunders, Eliphalet Jewett, Sarah
Jewett and others “quitclaim unto Joseph F. Foster and Mary Foster
her heirs . . . that part of a house and barn situate in said Rowley

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belonging to the estate of Widow Elizabeth Jewett late of said Row-
ley, deceased” (Essex Deeds, 239: 82).

This house and barn were on the farm which Maximilian Jewett
(100) gave to his eldest son, Ezekiel. This farm was on the south¬
easterly side of Prospect Hill. At a town meeting, held 16 Feb., 1661,
“it was granted and voted that Deacon Jewett should haue a way layed
out to him from Bradford street to his land laying one the fore side of
prospect hill” (Rowley R. 1: 128).

Children of record in Rowley :

100-213. Jonathan,6 b. 30 Nov., 1772; d. 26 Aug-., 1824; unm.

100-214. Jedidiah, b. 12 Ang., 1774 ; d. 5 Nov., 1778.

100-215. Elizabeth, b. about 1776 ; m. Nathaniel Bradstreet (25-74).
100-216. Sabah, bp. 1 Mar., 1778 ; d. 5 Sept., 1828; unm.

100-217. David, b. 6 May, 1780 ; Dartmouth Coll., 1801; m. 30 Mar., 1809,
Rebecca Huse of Newbury, where he was a physician. Children
born in Newbury: Rebecca Hill Huse, 7 b. 10 June, 1810; David,
b. 30 Dec., 1814.

100-218. Hannah, b. 10 June, 1781 ; m. 17 Aug., 1801, Daniel Nourse, Jr.,
of Ipswich; d. in Ipswich, 24 May, 1871 (G. S. Ipswich Village).

100-219. Eliphalet, b. 12 Feb., 1784 ; d. 12 Nov., 1860 ; unm.

100-220. Mary, bp. 21 May, 1785 ; m. 22 Sept., 1805, Joseph Farnum Foster
of Ipswich. They settled in Pembroke, N. H.

100-221. Jedidiah, b. 1 Nov., 1787 ; d. — Oct., 1793.

100-137. Dummer5 Jewett (Rev. Jedidiah 100-65; Jonathan 100-
20; Ensign Joseph 100-6; Dea. Maximilian 100), born in Rowley, 25
Apr., 1732; Harvard College, 1752; married 12 Dec., 1754, Mary
Stamford, of Ipswich. He was of Newbury at time of marriage but
soon moved to Ipswich, where he was a successful merchant. He died
in Ipswich, 26 Oct., 1788, “of injury received by leaping thirty feet
from a garret window, while deranged” ( Felt?s Hist, of Ipswich, p.
204). His will, dated 6 June, 1787, mentions wife, Mary; sons Richard
Dummer and Epes; daughters Elizabeth Jewett and Sarah Jewett;
grandson Jedidiah, son of Epes (Essex Probate, 360: 11).

Children born in Ipswich :

100-222. Richard Dummer,6 b. 24 Sept., 1755 ; residence, Ipswich; m. 25
Dec., 1791, Lucy Kinsman of Ipswich. Rev. soldier, rank of
Lieut.

100-222^. Elizabeth, mentioned in will above.

100-223. Sarah, b. 19 Jan., 1760 ; d. in Ipswich, 6 Feb., 1842 ; unm.

100-224. Epes, b. 7 June, 1761; m. in Ipswich, 4 July, 1783, Betsey Hidden;

residence, Ipswich, where he d. 14 Dec., 1834. Children living
in 1836: Judith Woodbury, 7 Jedediah Jewett, Dorothy Russell,
Lucy Harris and Samuel Jewett (Essex Probate, 409: 365).
Rev. soldier.

100-225. Jedidiah, b. 19 Oct., 1766 ; d. 5 Dec., 1766.

100-226. Jedidiah, b. 22 Dec., 1769; d. 15 Feb., 1771.

100-227. Jedidiah, d. 11 Sept., 1773, aged 12 months.

100-143. Jacob5 Jewett ( Jacob 100-66; Jonathan 100-20; Ensign
Joseph 100-6; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 2 Jan., 1746-7; Harvard

JEWETT HOUSE, BRADFORD STREET

Built in 1785 by Joseph Jewett (100-144), on lot registered in 1643 to John Spofford (184).

JOHNSON HOUSE, CROSS STREET

Built about 1700 by Samuel Johnson (105-5), on lot registered in 1643 to Richard Thorley (198).

Taken down in 1893.

183

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

College, 1769; married in Newbury, 19 Nov., 1771, Elizabeth, daughter
of Samuel Northend (132-15). She died 29 July, 1773 (G. S.). He
married (2) 23 June, 1774, Mary, daughter of Joshua Noyes, of New¬
bury. She died — Feb., 1784. He married (3) 4 Aug., 1785, Sarah
Clark, of Stratham, N. H. She died 12 Sept., 1795. He married (4)
in Hamilton, 24 May, 1797, Mehitable, widow of Joshua Burpee (32-
48). She died 9 Mar., 1811. He died 27 Aug., 1812. Administration
granted 5 Oct., 1812 (Essex Probate, 383: 3).

Children of record in Rowley :

100-228. An infant, 6 d. 2 May, 1773 (Ch. R.).

100-229. Elizabeth, b. 7 May, 1775 ; m. John Searle (170-54).

100-230. Mary, b. 4 Oct., 1776 ; m. (int. 19 Feb., 1803) Moses Smith; d.
10 June, 1855. He d. 2 June, 1855.

100-231. Prudence Noyes, b. 23 Feb., 1778 ; d. 9 Jan., 1844; unm.

100-232. Mehitable, b. 25 July, 1779 ; m. 30 Sept., 1797, William Whittier
of Methuen; d. in Methuen, — Sept., 1825 (P. R.).

100-233. Sarah, b. 1 Apr., 1781; d. in Methuen, 6 Aug., 1871; unm. (P. R.).
100-234. Jacob, b. 2 Aug., 1782; d. 1787 (Ch. R.).

100-235. Deborah, b. 12 July, 1786 ; m. 27 June, 1820, Joshua Dummer,
of Newbury; d. in Newbury, 2 Nov., 1835 (P. R.).

100-236. Nancy, b. 28 Aug., 1788 ; m Amos Smith; d. in Methuen, 3 Sept.,
1834 (P. R.).

100-237. Augusta, b. 5 Feb., 1790 ; m. 21 July, 1822, Jonathan Taylor, Jr. ;
d. 23 May, 1858 (G. S.). He d. 10 May, 1864 (G. S.).

100-238. Jacob, b. 1 Apr., 1794; d. in Baltimore, Md., — Sept., 1824; unm.
(P.R.).

100-144. Joseph5 Jewett ( Jacob 100-66; Jonathan 100-20; En¬
sign Joseph 100-6; Dea. Maximilian 100), born 19 Feb., 1748-9; mar¬
ried 10 Apr., 1781, Hannah, widow of William Gage (69-34). She
died 13 Oct., 1826 (G. S.). His house in Rowley was on Bradford
Street, at the head of Summer Street, where he died 10 July, 1819.
Administration granted 7 Sept., 1819 (Essex Probate, 17: 42). Rev.
soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

100-239. Joseph M.,6 b. 11 Mar., 1782 ; m. 9 Nov., 1820, Elizabeth Clark
(41-47). She d. 24 June, 1855. He d. 22 Aug., 1876. Their son,
Moses Clark, b. 10 Mar., 1830 ; d. 1890 ; unm.

100-240. Bethiah, b. 9 Jan., 1786 ; d. 14 Jan., 1865 ; unm.

100-241. William, b. 12 Oct., 1788 ; d. 24 Feb., 1809; unm. (G. S.).

100-242. Jacob, b. 13 May, 1791 ; m. 1838, Lucinda, dau. of Enoch Harri-
man (78-63) ; d. 23 Oct., 1858. She d. in Georgetown, 14 Nov.,
1884. No issue.

100-243. Samuel, b. 25 Sept., 1793 ; m. 28 Apr., 1828, Olive Dodge; d. 2
Nov., 1872. She d. 2 Mar., 1873. No issue.

100-182. David6 Jewett (Maximilian 100-120; Jeremiah 100-46;
Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100),
born 14 July, 1781; married (int. 12 Aug., 1810) Sarah (Sally) Dan-
forth. He married (2) in Georgetown, 16 Feb., 1852, Abigail Jewett,
daughter of Henry Hardy of Groveland. It was her third marriage.

184 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

He was a blacksmith in Georgetown, and died there 2 Aug., 1853. His
will, dated 23 May, 1853, mentions wife (unnamed) : son Maximilian
and daughter Mary (Essex Probate, 417: 199).

Children born in Eowley :

100-244. Mary, 7 b. 12 Sept., 1810 ; m. in Georgetown, 25 Oct., 1854, Moody
S. Dole of Georgetown.

100-245. Maximilian, b. 1 June, 1812; m. 30 Jan., 1867, Margaret, dau. of
John and Alice French of Newburyport. He was a blacksmith
in Georgetown, and d. there 17 May, 1885, without issue. He
was the last of the Jewetts named Maximilian in Essex County,
Mass.

100-188. Capt. Jeremiah6 Jewett ( Jeremiah 100-121; Jeremiah
100-46; Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian
100), born 30 June, 1778; married (int. 12 Dec., 1806) Sarah Barker
of Bethel. She died 26 Dec., 1830, aged 47 years. He married (2) in
Newbury, 21 Apr., 1832, Eleanor, daughter of Daniel Adams of New¬
bury. His homestead was in Byfield, where he died 15 Nov., 1851.
His widow, Eleanor, died in Georgetown, 24 May, 1887, aged 94 years,
4 months, 24 days.

Children born in Eowley:

100-246. Mary Barker, 7 b. 24 Jan., 1808; m. 10 Oct., 1831, Green Wildes;
residence, Georgetown.

100-247. Leonard, b. 24 Sept., 1816; m. (int. in Newburyport, 5 Nov., 1845)
Eliza G. Moore of Newburyport. She d. in Newbury, 28 Dec.,
1848, aged 24 years. He m. (2) in Georgetown, 29 Apr., 1851,
Mary E. Hood ; d. in Georgetown, 9 Mar., 1899, without issue
surviving.

100-248. Jeremiah Thurston, b. 5 Dec., 1818 ; residence, Chicago, Ill.,
where he d. 25 Aug., 1875 ; unm.

100-192. Dr. Ebenezer6 Jewett ( Samuel 100-122; Jeremiah 100-
46; Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian
100), born 9 Mar., 1771; a physician; married in Bradford, 27 Jan.,
1807, Judith, daughter of Benjamin Jaques of Bradford, where she
was born 7 Sept., 1776. He died in Bradford, 18 Mar., 1817 (G. S.
Groveland). Administration granted 15 Apr., 1817 (Essex Probate,
2: 57). His widow, Judith, was living in Groveland, 1857.

Children born in Bradford :

100-249. Samuel, 7 b. about 1808 ; d. in Bradford, 2 Sept., 1836 ; unm.
100-250. Ebenezer Pool, b. 5 Jan., 1810; d. 21 Oct., 1811.

100-251. Abigail Jaques, b. 10 Mar., 1812; d. 17 Mar., 1821.

100-252. Ebenezer Pool, b. 5 Nov., 1814 ; m. Hannah Chase ; was a deputy
sheriff, and living in Groveland, 1857, without issue.

100-253. William, d. 10 Sept., 1816.

100-193. William6 Jewett ( Samuel 100-122; Jeremiah 100-46:
Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100),
born 13 Aug., 1773; married (int. 28 Oct., 1797) Hitty (Mehitable)
Hobson, daughter of Moses and Lydia (Hobson 89-41) Dole, of Row-
ley, where she was born 15 June, 1778. She died in Newbury, 9 Dec.,

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 185

1818 (Newbury R.). He married (2) (int. in Newbury, 11 Dec.,
1820) Elizabeth (Betsey), daughter of Samuel and Mehitable (Lam¬
bert 112-30) Lancaster. She was born in Rowley, 11 Jan., 1786.

He was a blacksmith, and died in Newbury, 11 May, 1834. Admin¬
istration granted, 10 June, 1834, to Thomas Gage, as his widow Eliza¬
beth L. Jewett and children Ebenezer, William, and Mehitable Jane
J ewett and Frederick Lambert for himself and wife, declined the
appointment (Essex Probate, 88: 92). His widow, Elizabeth, died 1
Apr., 1837 (G. S.).

Children :

100-254. William, 7 m. in Newburyport,. 18 Aug’., 1819, Elizabeth (Eliza)
Bowers; residence, Newburyport, where he was a blacksmith.
She was dau. of Samuel and Abigail Bowers, of Newburyport,
where she was b. 7 July, 1797 ; and d. in Brooklyn, N. Y.,
14 Dec., 1888 ; bur. in Newburyport.

100-255. Clarissa, b. in Newburyport, 29 Sept., 1803 ; m. 12 Aug., 1823,
John B. Greeley, of Newburyport.

100-256. Ebenezer, b. in Newburyport, 31 Jan., 1805 ; m. (int. in Newbury¬
port, 5 Jan., 1828) Elizabeth Ann Knight of Newburyport.
He was a blacksmith, and d. in Newburyport, 19 Nov., 1863.
His will, dated 29 Aug., 1863, mentions wife, Elizabeth A. ;
children, Edward Jewett, New Haven, Conn. ; Mary, wife of
Frank K. Clarkson of Amesbury ; Frances, wife of J. B. Brad¬
ley of Naugatuck, Conn.; and Augustine Jewett of Boston
(Essex Probate, 422:545).

100-257. Mary Ann, b. in Newbury, 14 June, 1807 ; m. Frederick Lambert
(112-45).

100-258. Hitty (Mehitable) Jane, b. in Newbury, 20 Apr., 1809; m. James
Parker Todd (203-194).

100-195. Samuel6 Jewett (Samuel 100-122; Jeremiah 100-46;
Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100),
born 9 Oct., 1786; married in Bradford, 23 Mar., 1814, Sally, daughter
of Noyes Jaques of Bradford, where she was born 8 May, 1791. She
died in Georgetown, 9 Nov., 1846. He died in Georgetown, — June,
1849.

Children born in Bowley :

100-259. Miriam, 7 b. 1 Dec., 1814 ; d. in Newburjport, 29 Jan., 1849 ; unm.
100-260. William Balch, b. 18 Sept., 1816; a blacksmith; soldier in Co. B,
48 Mass. Begt. ; d. in Georgetown, 13 May, 1894; unm.

100-261. Hitty, b. 18 Dec., 1822; m. William Smith; residence, Haverhill;
d. before June, 1849.

100-262. Joseph, b. 3 Feb., 1824 ; d. in Georgetown, 9 Oct., 1846 ; unm.
100-263. Clarissa, d. 1848 ; unm.

100-264. Samuel Wingate, d. — Dec., 1847 ; unm.

100-265. Ebenezer, b. 2 May, 1831; went to California and d. there,
— Aug., 1850, unm. (Mass. S. J. C. Beports, 10 Gray 31).

100-266. Sarah, d. young.

100-196. Robert6 Jewett ( Samuel 100-122; Jeremiah 100-46;
Dea. Maximilian 100-14; Dea. Ezekiel 100-1; Dea. Maximilian 100),
born 5 Apr., 1790; married (int. 3 Oct., 1812) Mehitable Lord, daugh-

186

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

ter of Stephen Dole, of Rowley. She was born 1 Dec., 1793, and died
in Georgetown, 26 June, 1856. He married (2) in Georgetown, 8
Ang., 1861, Rebecca A. Knapp. She died in Georgetown, 7 Nov., 1870,
aged 61 years. He died in Georgetown, 16 Aug., 1870. His homestead
was on Warren Street, in that part of Rowley now Georgetown.

Children born in Rowley :

100-2G7. Almira," b. 15 Oct., 1812; m. (int. 28 Jan., 1832) Elijah B. Weed
of Amesbury ; d. in Bangor, Me., 1834. Child, Almira Ann, b. in
Rowley, 11 Nov., 1832.

100-268. James, b. 11 Nov., 1814 ; m. in Newbury, 1. Jan., 1851, Martha P.

(Carter) Jewett, widow of his brother Stephen (100-270) ;
residence, Georgetown.

100-269. Ebenezer W., b. 24 Sept., 1817 ; m. 7 Jan., 1841, Selenda Worcester,
of Sanford, Me.; residence, Ipswich. She d. 13 Aug., 1898, aged
78 years. He d. 30 Apr., 1907 (Monument in Byfield).

100-270. Stephen, b. 21 Dec., 1819; m. 12 Nov., 1843, Martha P. Carter of
Canterbury, N. H. He was killed in California, about 1850.
His widow, Martha P., m. (2) James Jewett (100-268).

100-271. Abigail Ann, b. 18 Mar., 1822 ; m. in Georgetown, 25 Nov., 1840,
Charles Hubbard of Wells, Me. ; residence, Lowell.

100-272. Lafaette, b. 18 Mar., 1825 ; d. young.

100-273. Hitty Priscilla, b. 1 Apr., 1826; m. (int. 23 Sept., 1843) Charles
Dole; residence, Rowley.

100-274. Gorham Parsons, b. 18 June, 1828; d. young.

100-275. Ira, b. 21 Sept., 1830; d. in Nevada City, Calif., 10 Mar., 1886; unm.

100-276. Gorham Parsons, b. 24 Jan., 1833 ; m. in Georgetown, 18 Dec.,
1866, Sarah S. Poor; residence, Georgetown; d. in Georgetown,
18 Apr., 1900. Descendants in male line now (1932) living in
Rowley.

100-277. A daughter, b. about 1838 ; d. soon.

JEWETT

101. Joseph1 Jewett, youngest brother of Dea. Maximilian (100),
was baptized in Bradford, England, 31 Dec., 1609; married in Brad¬
ford, 1 Oct., 1634, Mary Mallinson (H. G. Somerby’s notes). They
were admitted to the First Church in Dorchester* before “4 da : 9 mo. :
1639”; soon moved to Rowley; freeman, 22 May, 1639; had a two-acre
house lot on Bradford Street, 1643. In 1650, he bought of Samuel
Bellingham (15), the original four-acre lot laid out to Mr. William Bell¬
ingham (14), with the Mansion house thereon “wherein Mr. Joseph
Jewett dwelt at the time of his death” (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips. : 66). His
wife, Mary, was buried 12: 2 mo. 1652. He married (2) in Boston,
13: 3 mo. (May) 1653, Ann, widow of Capt. Bozoan Allen (3) of Bos¬
ton. “Joseph Jewett, of Rowley, was marry ed to Ann Allen, widow,
formerly the wife of Cap1 Bozon Allen of Boston, 13 : 3 : 53 by Richd
Bellingham Dep. Gov.” She was buried 8 Feb., 1660-1. Her will,
dated 5 Feb., 1660, mentions “one hundred pounds . . . that I have
in my own dispose to be divided among these four of my children, viz. :

* The lists of admissions to membership in the First Church in Dorchester are
without dates before “4 da: 9th mo: 1639.” The name of Joseph Jewet is the
seventh before said date in the list of men, and the name of Mary Jewet is the
ninth before said date in the list of women.

187

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

John Allen, Ann Allen, Isaac Allen and Bossom Allen”; “that cove¬
nant betwene Mr Joseph Jewet and me”; daughter Priscilla (Essex
Probate) .

He was buried 26 Feb., 1660-1. His will was proved 26 Mar., 1661.
The original, now much worn, is on file in the Probate office in Salem.
A true copy, printed line by line as written, is here given.

I Joseph Jewett of Eowley beinge weake of boddy but perfect in
understandinge and memory doe make this my last will and testament in
manner and forme as followeth, Imprimis after my debts beinge payed I
desire the rest of my goods may bee equally divided among my seaven
children, as well those two that I have by my last wife as the five that
I had before. All ways provided that my eldest sonne Jeremiah Jewett
must have a dubbell portion, of all Estate I have both in New England,
and Okie, whether Personall or Reall further provided that one hundred
pounds I have allredy payed to my sonne Phillip Nell son, that shall be
counted as part of what I doe now give him. Item I doe give unto my
sonne Jeremiah Jewett the farme I bought of Joseph Muzzy I meane all
such Lands bought of Him or any other, that are on the Norwest side of
the River called Egipt River, with all the meadow I bought of Nathaniell
Stow and Robert Lord Senior, provided he accept of it at five hundred
pounds and wheras in the fourth Line it is saide I desire the rest of
my goods to be equally divided amongst my Seaven children I meane
Lands as well as goods and if any of these my above saide seaven chil¬
dren, should depart this life, before the age of twenty one years,
or day of Marriage then there portions, shall bee Equally divided
Amongst the rest, allwayes provided my Eldest sonne Jeremiah shall
have a doubell portion, and as for my two youngest Children, and
there portion I leave to the disposinge of my brother Maximilian
Jewett, and who he shall apoint when he departeth this life, and I
make Exequitors of this my last will and Testament my Brother Maxi-
millian Jewett, and my sonne Phillip Nellson, my sonne John Carleton
and my sonne Jeremiah Jewett Allwayes free and willinge that they
shall be satisfied out of the Estate, for all such pains and labour,
that they shall be at concerninge the above premisses. Joseph Jewett
(Seal).

Signed and Sealed in the Hated the 15 : of february

presence of us in the yeare 1660

Ezekiel Northend At the signinge and sealinge

Mark prime hereof I doe give my Exequitors

full power to make deeds and to con-
firme any Lands I have sold to any.
Ezekiel Northend Marke prime

Children of record in Eowley :

101-1. Jeremiah, 2 b. about 1637, in Bradford, England ; m. Sarah Dickin¬
son (54-3).

101-2. Sarah, m. Capt. Philip Nelson (130-1).

101-3. Hannah, b. 15: 4 mo. (June) 1641; m. John Carlton (35-1).

101-4. Nehemiah, b. 6 : 2 mo. (Apr.) 1643; m. Exercise Pierce.

101-5. Faith, twin, b. 5 : 3 mo. (May) 1645 ; d. soon.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Patience, twin, b. 5 : 3 mo. (May) 1645 ; m. in Lynn, 29 May, 1666,
Shubael Walker of Bradford (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 332). He d.
22 Jan., 1688-9 (Bradford R.), bur. in Lynn, 24 Jan. 1688-9 (Lynn
lb). She m. (2) Richard Dole of Newbury.

Mary, b. 4 : 2 mo. (Apr.) 1654; d. soon.

Joseph, b. 1 : 2 mo. (Apr.) 1656; m. Ruth Wood (220-5).

Faith, m. in Ipswich, 20 May, 1678, Johns Pingry, son of Moses1
of Ipswich. In a deed of division, dated 20 : 1 mo. 1677-8, be¬
tween Joseph Jewett, and Maximilian Jewett overseer of Faith
Jewett, Joseph is conveyed that farm in Ipswich that his father
bought of John Bradstreet, containing eighty acres. It mentions
Faith as not yet of the age of twenty-one or married. The con¬
veyance was made with “consent of John Pengry, the said Faith’s
espoused Husband” (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips.: 329).

101-1. Jeremiah2 Jewett (Joseph 101), born in Bradford, Eng¬
land, about 1637; married 1 May, 1661, Sarah, daughter of Thomas
Dickinson (54). His home was in Ipswich Village* near the Rowley
line, on the farm his father gave him on the “Norwest side of Egipt
River.” He was a member of Rowley Church. He died 20 May, 1714,
aged 77 years (G. S. Rowley). His will, dated 1 Dec., 1713, mentions
wife, Sarah, and “sons and daughters” unnamed (Essex Probate, 311:
136). He was a soldier in King Philip’s War (Bodge). His widow,
Sarah, died 30 Jan., 1723-4 (Ch. R.).

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-10. Jeremiah, s b. 30 Dec., 1662 ; m. Elizabeth Kimball.

101-11. Joseph, b. 17 Apr., 1665. No further mention of him.

101-12. Thomas, b. 29 Jan., 1667-8; d. 1 July, 1742 (G. S.), “an old

Bachelor” (Ch. R.). His will, dated 1 May, 1742, mentions him¬
self as of Rowley, and as legatees : brother Eleazer of Norwich,
Conn., to have eight small lots of salt marsh and one lot of
upland, all in Rowdey; cousin Jeremiah Jewett of Rowley; cousin
Caleb Jewett of Rowdey; cousin Hannah Pearson, wife of Ste¬
phen, of Rowley ; cousin Priscilla Perkins, wife of Zacheus, of
Rowdey ; children of cousin Jeremiah Hobson, late of Rowley,
dec’d ; cousin Henry Dole of Newbury to have about 100 acres
of land in Bvfield Parish, Row lev, and to be sole executor. Codi-
cil, dated 8 May, 1742, mentions as cousins, Mercy Chapman,
wife of Daniel of Ipswich ; Elizabeth Day, wife of Thomas of
Ipswich; Jemina Scott, wife of Joseph, Jr., of Rowley; Mary
Lakeman, wife of Solomon of Ipswdch ; Mercy Jewett, f widows of
John, late of Rowley, dec’d (Essex Probate, 325: 61).

101-13. Eleaser, bp. 23 Nov., 1673 (Rowley Ch. R.), was of Norwich, Conn.,
1742, wdien he conveys to his son Eleaser, Jr., of Norwich, all
his estate in Mass. (Essex Deeds, 84: 209), and Eleaser, Jr., of
Norwich, sells land in Rowdey to Joseph Barker and appears
personally in Rowdey, 2 Dec., 1742, and acknowdedges the deed
(Essex Deeds, 88: 45).

* Ipswich Village is that part of Ipswich next to Rowley, bordering- the “Bay
Road.’’ It was originally granted, 1634, to Thomas Emerson, Robert Muzzy, John
Gage, and Thomas Scott. Joseph Jewett (101), in 1654, purchased the Muzzy farm
and at the time of his death, 1660-61, owned nearly the whole of the Village.
Four of his children, Jeremiah, Nehemiah, Joseph, and Faith (Jewett) Pingry,
settled there or nearby. It has been the home of the Jewett ancestors of Amos
E. Jewett (101-213) since 1662, when Jeremiah (101-1) came to live on “the farme
I bought of Joseph Muzzy” and in the “Mansion-house by the Great Spring.”
See will of Joseph Jewett (101).

f Probably Martha (Hobson, 89-12) Jewett, widow of John Jewett (103-19).

188

101-6.

101-7.

101-8.

101-9.

101-14.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 189

Sarah, bp. 23 Nov., 1673 (Rowley Ch. R.) ; m. William Hobson
(89-3).

101-15. Mary, b. 27 Jan., 1674-5; m. 8 Nov. (1 Nov., Newbury R.), 1694
Abner Dole of Newbury ; d. in Newbury, 25 Nov., 1695.

101-16. Nehemiah, b. about 1678; m. Priscilla Bradstreet (25-40).

101-17. Ephraim, b. 2 Feb., 1679-80; m. Elizabeth Hammond (75-4).

101-18. Caleb, b. 1681 ; was witness to a deed from Nathaniel Crosby to
Jeremiah Jewett, “the younger,” 1699 (Essex Deeds, 14: 193).
We find no further mention of him.

101-4. Nehemiah2 Jewett ( Joseph 101), born 6 Apr., 1643;
married, in Lynn, 19 : 8 mo. 1668, Exercise, daughter of John Pierce
of Lynn. He lived a short time in Lynn before joining Rowley Chnrch,
as shown by the following extract from page 88 of Rowley Church Rec¬
ord: “July 2, 1676 . . . Mr Neh Jewitt . . . had not procured his
dismission from Lyn Church wh he had joynd many years since when
he lived with his uncle Purchas at the Ironworks.” His home, in
Ipswich Village, was the farm west of his brother Jeremiah’s and
divided from it by the street. He was well educated and very promi¬
nent in the affairs of Essex County; most of the wills and deeds of his
townsmen from 1675 to the time of his death were drawn bv him. In
1687, he is allowed to have a mill on the south side of Egypt River
(Ipswich R.).

From 1689 to 1709, inclusive, he was a Representative in the General
Court nineteen terms, three of which he was Speaker. In 1711 and
1712 he was one of the Justices of the Court of Sessions. He died in
Ipswich Village, 1 Jan., 1719-20, “aged 77 years lacking 3 months”
(G. S. Rowley). His will, dated 10 Dec., 1719, mentions wife (un¬
named); sons Nehemiah, Joseph, Benjamin, and Daniel Dow; grand¬
sons Benjamin, son of Benjamin Jewett ; Nehemiah and Joseph, sons
of Joseph Jewett; Purchase, son of Nehemiah Jewett; Samuel, son of
Thomas Varnum; Nehemiah Skillion (Essex Probate, 313: 96). His
widow, Exercise, died, 13 Nov., 1731.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-19. Mary, s b. 9 Aug., 1673 ; m. (int. 24 Apr., 1708) Benjamin Skillion
of Ipswich.

101-20. Thomas (Nehemiah on Ct. R.), b. 8 Aug., 1675; d. soon.

101-21. Joanna, b. 8 May, 1677 ; m. 10 Nov., 1697, Thomas Varnum of
Dracut.

101-22. Nathan, b. 25 Oct., 1679; d. 8 Nov., 1679 (Ct. R.).

101-23. Mercy, b. 11 Feb., 1680-1; d. 30 Aug., 1681 (Ct. R.).

101-24. Nehemiah, b. 14 Mar., 1683 ; m. Katherine Garland.

101-25. Joseph, b. 14 Sept., 1685 ; m. Jane Hazen (85-23).

101-26. Mehitable, bp. 5 Feb., 1687-8; d. soon (Rowley Ch. R.).

101-27. Mehitable, bp. 22 Sept., 1689 (Rowley Ch. R.) ; m. (int. 23 Apr.,
1715) Daniel Dow of Ipswich.

101-28. Benjamin, b. 28 Sept., 1691; m. Reform Trescott.

101-29. Purchase, bp. 7 Apr., 1695; d. young (Rowley Ch. R.).

101-8. Capt. Joseph2 Jewett ( Joseph 101 ), born 1 Apr., 1656;
married 16 Jan., 1680-1, Ruth, daughter of Thomas Wood (220). On

190 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Rowley Records he is styled “Junior,” “Carpenter,” “Merchant,” and
in the last of his life, always “Captain.” He lived for a short time in
Ipswich, on the farm his father bought of John Bradstreet (25-2).
See will of Humphrey Bradstreet (25), also Faith Jewett (101-9). He
died 30 Oct., 1694. His estate was divided from time to time, and
many entries in the Probate Records show the names of the children
and sons-in-law (see Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 329; 11: 153; 30: 48). He
was a soldier in Capt. Samuel Brocklebank’s Co., in King Philip’s
War, 1676, and one of the few survivors of the Sudbury Massacre,
having been stationed at Marlboro at that time (Gage). His widow,
Ruth, married (2) John Lunt (123).

Children :

101-30. Ruth, 3 b. about 1681; m. 3 Oct., 1697, Joseph Yarnum of Dracut;
d. 28 Nov., 1728 (G. S. Dracut).

101-31. Joshua, b. in Ipswich, 26 Aug., 1683 ; d. 15 Oct., 1694.

101-32. Hannah, twin, b. in Ipswich, 3 Apr., 1685 ; d. in Ipswich, 23 Nov.
1685.

101-33. Elizabeth, twin, b. in Ipswich, 3 Apr., 1685 ; d. 1713.

101-34. Joseph, bp. 10 Apr., 1687 (Rowley Ch. R.) ; m. Mary Hibbert.
101-35. Sarah, b. 3 Feb., 1688-9; ra. Samuel Prime (153-3).

101-36. Priscilla, bp. 1 Feb., 1690-1 (Rowley Ch. R.) ; m. Hilkiah Boynton
(22-16).

101-37. Johanna, b. in Rowley, 12 Apr., 1693 ; m. Jonathan Pickard
145-12).

101-38. Joshua, b. in Rowley, 16 Feb., 1694-5 m. Mary Todd (203-15).

101-10. Jeremiah3 Jewett (Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101). born
in Ipswich Village, 30 Dec., 1662; married, in Topsfield, 4 Jan., 1687-
8, Elizabeth Kimball, “both of Ipswich”; she died — Aug., 1728. He
married (2) 21 Jan., 1728-9, Elizabeth Bugg of Ipswich. He died 15
Feb., 1731-2. His will, dated 4 Feb., 1731-2, mentions wife, Eliza¬
beth; “my only and well beloved son,” Aaron Jewett; “my four daugh¬
ters,” Elizabeth, Hannah, Mary, Mercy; grandson Moses, son of Aaron
Jewett (Essex Probate, 319: 267). His widow, Elizabeth, married (2)
Joseph Kelson (130-15).

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-39. Elizabeth, 4 m. (int. in Ipswich, 28 Jan., 1709) Thomas Day of
Ipswich.

101-40. Hannah, b. 16 July, 1690; m. Stephen Pearson (140-55).

101-41. Aaron, b. 10 Feb., 1693 ; d. 27 June, 1694.

101-42. Moses, b. 13 Oct., 1695 ; d. 11 June, 1715 (G. S. Rowley).

101-43. Aaron, d. 23 Jan., 1698-9.

101-44. Aaron, b. 13 June, 1699; m. Abigail Perley (142-3).

101-45. Mary, b. 30 June, 1703 ; m. (int. in Ipswich, 18 Nov., 1727) Joseph
Bennett. She afterwards m. Solomon Lakeman of Ipswich (Es¬
sex Probate, 320: 180).

101-46. Mercy, b. 25: 2 mo. 1706; m. in Ipswich, 14 Nov., 1733, Daniel
Chapman, Jr., of Ipswich.

101-16. Nehemiah3 Jewett (Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born
in Ipswich about 1678; married 14 June, 1707, Priscilla, daughter of

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Nathaniel Braclstreet (25-12). His home was in Rowley, on the farm
now (1932) owned and occupied by John H. Whitson. He died 2
Feb, 1732-3. His will, dated 12 Jan., 1732-3, mentions wife, Priscilla:
eldest son, Jeremiah; son Caleb; eldest daughter, Jemima; daughter
Priscilla (Essex Probate, 319: 381). His widow, Priscilla, married
(2) 3 Sept., 1735, Edward Putnam of Middleton. She died in Row-
ley, 6 Sept., 1736.

Children born in Rowley :

101-47. Jeremiah, 4 b. 26 Oct., 1709; m. Mary Mighill (127-25).

101-48. Jemima, b. 13 Nov., 1714; m. Joseph Scott (168-25).

101-49. Priscilla, b. 14 May, 1718 ; m. 22 May, 1740, Zacheus Perkins.

Their son William was b. in Rowley, 14 Mar., 1741-2. She m.
(2) Hon. Humphrey Hobson (89-15).

101-50. Caleb, b. 16 Nov., 1721; d. unm. Adm. granted, 27 Dec., 1742, to
his brother, Jeremiah Jewett (Essex Probate, 323: 106).

101-17. Ephraim3 Jewett ( Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born
in Ipswich Village, 2 Feb., 1679-80; married (int. 11 June, 1709)
Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Hammond (75). In 1717, Thomas
Hammond of Ipswich, “in consideration of love ... I bear to my
son-in-law Ephraim Jewett,” conveys him land (Essex Heeds, 33: 208).
He died, in Ipswich Village, 13 Dec., 1739 (G. S. Rowley). His will,
dated 23 Oct., 1739, mentions wife, Elizabeth; only son, Ephraim;
daughters Hannah Smith, Sarah Jewett (Essex Probate, 324: 35).
His homestead in Ipswich was on the northwest side of Eg}^pt River,
now (1932) known as the Nourse farm. His widow, Elizabeth, died
9 Sept., 1752 (G. S. Ipswich).

Children of record in Ipswich :

101-51. Sarah, 4 bp. 13: 11 mo. 1711; d. 26 Nov., 1772 (Ipswich R.).

101-52. Caleb, bp. 25: 2 mo. 1714; d. young.

101-53. Hannah, bp. 8 May, 1715; d. soon.

101-54. Hannah, bp. 28: 2 mo. 1716; m. (int. in Ipswich, 17 Aug., 1734;
Nathaniel Smith.

101-55. Ephraim, bp. 9 Nov., 1718; d. soon.

101-56. Elizabeth, bp. 8 Nov., 1719; d. 26 Oct., 1722 (Ipswich R,).

101-57. Ephraim, bp. 20 Jan., 1722-3; m. (int. in Ipswich, 1 May, 1742)
Margaret Wood of Ipswich. He d. in Ipswich Village, 17 Sept.,
1747. Adm. granted,, 28 Sept., 1747, to Margaret Jewett, widow,
and Nathaniel Smith, both of Ipswich (Essex Probate, 323: 262).
The account was rendered, 18 July, 1748, by Margaret Burnham,
alias Jewett, and Nathaniel Smith, joint admrs. (Essex Probate,
328: 240). See Ipswich Hist. Soc. Pub. No. 19.

101-58. Elizabeth, bp. 26 Dec., 1725; d. 5 Apr., 1737 (G. S. Rowley).

101-24. Nehemiah3 Jewett ( Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), born
in Ipswich Village, 14 Mar., 1683; married in Salem, 8 Dec., 1709,
Katherine Garland, who is said to have been born on the Isle of Wight.
His home was in Ipswich Village, on part of the farm that was his
father’s. He died 24 Aug., 1747. His will, dated 22 Aug., 1747, men¬
tions wife, Katherine; son Purchase, who has the homestead; son John,
to be paid £100; grandson Stephen Cross (Essex Probate, 327: 425).

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Widow Katherine died 21 Nov., 1747; buried in Rowley (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Ipswich :

101*59. Purchaser b. 15 Oct., 1710; m. Kuth Todd (203-34).

101-60. Mehitable, bp. 24: 9 mo. 1711; d. 10 May, 1736; unm.

101-61. Katherine, bp. 11 Oct., 1713 ; m. 25 Oct., 1732, Stephen Cross of
Ipswich, where he d. 20 Mar., 1734. She d. in Ipswich, 3 Aug.,
1736.

101-62. John, bp. 13 Nov., 1715; m. Hannah Scott (168-26).

101-63. Patience, bp. 8 : 7 mo. 1717 ; d. 1 May, 1736.

101-64. James, bp. 28 Jan., 1721-2; d. young.

101-65. Joannah, bp. 31 Oct., 1725; d. 2 June, 1736.

101-66. Mary, d. 2 May, 1736.

101-67. Jane, d. 11 May, 1736.

Six deaths in this family from “throat distemper” between
1 May and 3 Aug., 1736.

101-25. Joseph3 Jewett ( Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), born in
Ipswich Village, 14 Sept., 1685; married 1 Jan., 1707-8, Jane, daugh¬
ter of Edward Hazen (85-5). They lived in Ipswich, on part of the
farm that was his father’s, until 1720, when they moved to Groton.
He, of Groton by deed, dated 25 Nov., 1720, conveys to Ammi Rhu-
ammi Wise of Ipswich, a common right in Ipswich (Essex Deeds, 37:
188). He died in Pepperell, 1751.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-68. Joseph, 4 b. 9 Oct., 1708.

101-69. Exercise, b. 19 Nov., 1710.

101-70. Edward, bp. 15 : 6 mo. 1714.

101-71. Nehemiah, b. 28 Feb., 1716-7.

101-72. Jedidiah, b. 5 Sept., 1719.

Born in Groton (History of Groton, 409) :

101-73. Jane, b. 12 Apr., 1722
101-74. Benjamin, b. 30 Nov., 1724.

101-75. Perhaps a daughter Hepsibah.

101-28. Benjamin3 Jewett ( Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), born
in Ipswich Village, 28 Sept., 1691 ; published in Ipswich, 12 : 10 mo.
1714, to Reform Trescot of Milton; married in Milton, 12 Jan., 1714-5.
“Benjamine Jewett of Ipswich & Reforme Triscot of Milton were mar¬
ried Each to other” (N. E. H. & G. Reg.).

He was killed by a falling timber at a house-raising, 22 Jan., 1715-6
(G. S. Rowley). Administration granted, 10 Feb., 1715-6, to his eldest
brother, Nehemiah Jewett, Jr. (Essex Probate, 311: 374). His home
was in Ipswich Village. His widow, Reform, married (2) (int. in
Ipswich, 15: 4 mo. 1717) Nathaniel Knowlton of Ipswich.

Child born in Ipswich Village :

101-76. Benjamin, 4 b. 1 Feb., 1716 (Jewett Gen.) ; m. Hannah Butler.

101-34. Joseph3 Jewett ( Capt . Joseph 101-8; Joseph 101), bap¬
tized 10 Apr., 1687; married 27 Mar., 1706, Mary Hibbert. She died

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26 June., 1732, in her 43rd year (G. S.). He married (2) 6 Hoy., 1732,
Mary, daughter of the Rev. Edward Payson (138). He died 10 Aug.,
1747. His estate was divided, 6 Hoy., 1749, as follows: personal
estate — to the legal representative of Mary Jewett, his widow, one
third; George Jewett, eldest son, two shares; Hathan Jewett, son, one
share; heirs and representatives of Josiah Jewett, son, deceased, one
share; David Jewett, son, one share; daughter Mary had received her
share in her father’s life-time : “The real estate will not permit of
division without damage and is settled on eldest son, George, he pay¬
ing to each their share except to Mary who has received hers” (Essex
Probate, 329: 85). His widow, Mary, died 22 Jan., 1748-9.

Children born in Rowley :

101-77. Mary, 4 b. 22 Feb., 1706-7 ; drowned 17 June, 1708.

101-78. George, b. 25 July, 1708; m. Hannah Lambert (112-18).

101-79. Nathan, b. 9 Sept., 1710; settled in Lyme, Conn., where he married
Deborah Lord; d. 10 Feb., 1761. She d. 19 Nov., 1777, aged 71
years. Seven children born in Lyme.

101-80. Josiah, b. 22 Mar., 1711-2; settled in Gloucester. Adm. granted,
24 June, 1741, to his widow, Mary (Essex Probate, 323:68).
His real estate was divided, 25 Nov., 1751, as follows : Widow
Mercy Jewett, one third; eldest son, Josiah Jewett, two shares;
son David Jewett, one share ; daughter Mary Jewett, one share
(Essex Probate, 330: 272). His widow m. (2) - Fullerton.

101-81. David, b. 11 Aug., 1714; Harvard Coll., 1736 ; minister in New
London, Conn. ; m. in Boston, 5 July, 1739, Patience Phillips.
Children : Sarah, 5 b. 25 Aug., 1741 ; m. 13 May, 1762, Col. Elisha
Porter of Hadley; d. 5 Apr., 1775. David Hibbert, b. 21 Aug.,
1745 ; physician, settled in Montville, Conn. ; m. Patience Bulk-
ley, and d. 26 Apr., 1814; parents of Com. David Jewett of the
Brazilian Navy.

101-82. Mary, b. 11 July, 1723 ; m. 1 June, 1742, Nathaniel Brown of
Ipswich; m. (2) 26 Nov., 1747, Samuel Adams of Byfield Parish,
Newbury.

101-83. Gibbens, b. 6 Apr., 1729 ; d. 5 Mar., 1729-30.

101-38. Lieut. Joshua3 Jewett ( Capt . Joseph 101-8; Joseph
101), born 16 Feb., 1694-5; married 4 Apr., 1715, Mary, daughter of
John Todd (203-5). His home, in Rowley, was the estate on the
southerly corner of Cross and Central Streets, and included the lots
registered in 1643 to Francis Parrat and John Jarrat. The old house,
probably built by Francis Parrat, was taken down in 1877. He died
31 Oct., 1760. His will, dated 25 Oct., 1760, gives all his estate to
wife, Mary, except a young horse and two cows to son Paul (Essex
Probate, 337: 434). His widow, Mary, died 1 Sept., 1775.

Children of record in Rowley :

101-84. Ruth, 4 b. 1 Feb., 1715-6; d. 20 Mar., 1733-4; unm. (Ch. R.).

101-85. Joshua, bp. 28 Dec., 1718; d. 18 Feb., 1718-9.

101-86. Joshua, bp. 21 Feb., 1719-20; d. 1 July, 1736.

101-87. Samuel, bp. 21 Jan., 1721-2 ; d. 4 June, 1722.

101-88. Samuel, bp. 8 Aug., 1725 ; d. 11 June, 1736.

101-89. Thomas, bp. 13 Oct., 1728 ; d. 27 June, 1736.

101-90. Mary, bp. 3 Oct., 1731; d. 9 June, 1736.

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101-91. Joshua, b. 19 Mar., 1736-7; cl. 23 Sept., 1756.

101-92. Paul, b. 14 May, 1739; m. Jane Payson (138-23).

101-44. Aaron4 Jewett (Jeremiah 101-10; Jeremiah 101-1; Jo¬
seph 101), born in Ipswich Village, 13 June, 1699; married (int. 21
Nov., 1719) Abigail, daughter of Samuel Perley (142). He lived for
a short time in Scarboro, Me., and was the town clerk there; died in
Ipswich, 19 June, 1732. His will, dated 10 June, 1732, mentions him¬
self as of “Scarboro” in the County of York, “but now of Ipswich”;
wife (unnamed) to be executrix; eldest son, James, to have all his lands
in York County; son Moses; daughter Abigail (Essex Probate, 319:
269). His widow, Abigail, married (2) John Todd (203-12).

Children.

101-93. James, s bp. in Ipswich, 30 Apr., 1721; named in his father’s will,
to have all testator’s lands in York County. Samuel Waldo
reports to Lt. Genl. Pepperell — dated Royal Battery, 4 o’clock,
May 13, 1745 — “in the action one of our gunners was mortally
wounded by a langrage, a piece of which, taken out of his
back, I send by bearer ; another larger piece remains in. His
name is James Jewett & is an Ipswich man. The man is now
expiring” (Mass. Hist. Coll., 10, 6th Series, Pepperell Papers, 167).
“1745 James Jewett, killed with a cannon ball at Capebreton
before the place was taken” (Rowley Cli. R.). James6 Jewett,
b. in Rowley, 1 June, 1739, was the son of James (101-93) and
Mary Pearson (140-111). Her father, Stephen Pearson (140-55)
was appointed his guardian. His descendants are numerous,
many having attained prominence. See No. 10207, History and
Genealogy of the Jewetts of America.

101-94. Moses, bp. in Ipswich, 7 Apr., 1722 ; m. Abigail Bradstreet (25-45).
101-95. Rebecca, bp. in Ipswich, 1 Mar., 1723 ; d. before 10 June, 1732.

101-96. Abigail, bp. in Scarboro, 10 May, 1730; m. 25 Dec., 1751, Amos
Stickney; d. in Newbury, 6 Oct., 1795.

101-47. Jeremiah4 Jewett ( Nehemiah 101-16; Jeremiah 101-1;
Joseph 101), born 26 Oct., 1709; married 27 Jan., 1736-7, Mary, daugh¬
ter of Nathaniel Mighill (127-23). He lived in Rowley on the home¬
stead of his father, and died 27 Feb., 1756. His will, dated 19 Feb.,
1756, mentions wife, Mary; son Nehemiah to have the homestead;
daughters Eunice and Mary; Thomas Lancaster and Nathaniel Mig¬
hill, executors (Essex Probate, 333: 424). His widow, Mary, died 17
Feb., 1796 (G. S.).

Children of record in Rowley :

101-97. Nehemiah, s b. 24 Oct., 1737 ; m. Joanna (Hannah) Burpee (32-49).
101-98. Eunice, b. 11 Jan., 1739-40; m. Timothy Harris (79-41).

101-99. Mary, bp. 13 May, 1744; d. 29 Jan., 1762; unm.

101-59. Purchase4 Jewett (Nehemiah 101-24; Nehemiah 101-4;
Joseph 101), born in Ipswich Village, 15 Oct., 1710; married in Ips¬
wich, 28 Oct., 1736, Ruth, daughter of John Todd (203-12).

His home was the homestead of his father in Ipswich Village, and
he died there 22 June, 1786; buried in Rowley. Administration
granted 3 July, 1786 (Essex Probate, 358: 398).

In the settlement of his estate is a receipt as follows : — “Ipswich

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Early Settlers oe Rowley, Massachusetts

December 2nd 1799 This certifieth, that we the subscribers have
received of Nehemiah Jewett and Purchase Jewett administrators of
the estate of our lionord father Mr. Purchase Jewett deceased our full
share and proportion of all the personal estate of said deceased. John
Tuttle, Moses Smith, John C. Jewett; Katherine Jewett, Ephraim
Jewett” (Essex Probate, 14968). His widow, Ruth, died in Ipswich
4 Oct., 1799; buried in Rowley.

Children of record in Ipswich

101-100. Nehemiah, 5 bp. 25 Dec., 1737 ; m. Margaret Hazen (85-48).

101-101. Purchase, bp. 19 Nov., 1739 ; m. Sarah Gould. His mother’s
name, “Mary,” on the record, is an error.

101-102. Mehitable, bp. 19 Oct., 1741 ; m. in Ipswich, 22 Apr., 1765, John
Tuttle.

101-103. John Cole, bp. 29 Jan., 1743; residence, Ipswich; m. 18 May,
1769, Elizabeth Smith ; she d. 9 June, 1805, aged 55 years (G. S.
Ipswich). He d. 5 June (6 June, G. S. Ipswich), 1811.

101-104. Katherine, bp. 23 Feb., 1745; d. in Ipswich Village, 1 Mar. 1814;

unm. ; bur. in Rowley. Her will was dated 21 Feb., 1814 (Essex
Probate, 385:167).

101-105. Ephraim, bp. 13 Mar., 1747; m. (int. in Boxford, 18 May, 1771)
Sarah Spofford of Boxford. Residence, Ipswich, where they
had children born: Patience^ b. 12 Feb., 1772 ; Ephraim, b. 30
Mar., 1773 ; Ruth, b. 13 Sept., 1774. They moved, about 1777,
to Denmark, Me. Rev. soldier.

Children of record in Rowley:

101-106. Ruth, bp. 6 Jan., 1750-1; m. in Ipswich, 11 Apr., 1770, Moses
Smith, Jr., of Ipswich.

101-107. Patience, bp. 14 Apr., 1754.

101-62. Ensign John4 Jewett ( Nehemiah 101-24; Nehemiah
101-4; Joseph 101), born in Ipswich, 13 Nov., 1715; married 1 June,
1742, Hannah, daughter of Joseph Scott (168-11). He settled in Row-
ley, on the corner of Cross and Pleasant Streets, on the lot laid out to
William Acy (2). She died 19 Apr., 1784. He married (2) 14 Dec.,
1797, Judith, widow of Nathaniel Mighill (127-29). He was styled
“ensign,” and died 13 Nov., 1807. His will, dated 21 June, 1802, men¬
tions wife, Judith; sons George and Daniel; grandsons Joseph Todd,
Moses Richards and John Richards; daughter Mary, deceased (Essex
Probate, 375: 506). Widow Judith Jewett died — Dec., 1813 (New-
buryport R.).

Children born in Rowley :

101-108. Mary, s b. 16 Apr., 1743; d. 13 Aug., 1797 ; unm.

101-109. John, b. 21 Oct., 1744; d. 1 Aug., 1765 ; unm.

101-110. George, b. 18 Mar., 1746-7 ; m. Sarah Noyes. See note under Sarah
Pickard (145-35).

101-111. Hannah, b. 19 Sept., 1749; m. Nelson Todd (203-57).

101-112. Jane, b. 5 Mar., 1753 ; m. 28 Sept., 1785, Moses Richards of Row-
ley; d. 17 Mar., 1793.

101-113. Daniel, b. 5 June, 1755 ; m. (int. 16 Aug., 1783) Elizabeth Burpee
(32-52). She d. 12 Feb.,' 1832. He d. 29 July, 1832, without
issue. Rev. soldier.

101-114. Susannah, b. 30 Mar., 1758; d. 14 or 15 Aug., 1758.

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101-76. Benjamin4 Jewett ( Benjamin 101-28; Nehemiah 101-4;
Joseph 101), born in Ipswich Village, 1 Feb., 1716 (Jewett Gen.).
Daniel Dow, of Ipswich, was appointed his guardian, 1 Dec., 1724, he
being then about nine years old. He married in Ipswich 22 Jan., 1738-
9, Hannah, daughter of Thomas Butler, then, or formerly, of Ipswich.
He moved to Manchester about 1741, and thence, about 1750, to Wind¬
ham Count}r, Conn. He lived for a time in Pomfret, Conn., and died
in Canterbury, Conn., 29 Sept., 1801, aged 85 years, 7 months, and
28 days (85 years lacking 2 days, Hampton, Conn. Ch. R.).

Children :

101-115. Benjamin, s b. in Ipswich, 30 Nov., 1739.

101-116. Hannah, b. 1741 ; d. in Manchester, 25 Dec., 1749.

101-117. Daniel, b. in Manchester, 24 Feb., 1743-4.

101-118. Ebenezer, b. in Manchester, 28 Aug1., 1747.

101-119. Hannah, b. in Manchester. 1 Feb., 1749-50.

He had children born in Connecticut.

101-78. Capt. George4 Jewett ( Joseph 101-34; Gapt. Joseph 101-
8; Joseph 101), born 25 July, 1708; married 9 Jan., 1728-9, Hannah,
daughter of Thomas Lambert (112-12). He was the strongest man
ever known in Rowley (Gage). He died 5 Feb., 1776 (G. S.). His
will, dated 30 Jan., 1776, mentions wife, Hannah; daughters Edna
Todd, wife of William; Hannah, Mary, Lucy, Sarah, Jane; children of
son Joseph Jewett, deceased, viz. George, Joseph, John, David, Hannah
(Essex Probate, 351: 504). His widow, Hannah, died 28 Sept., 1799
(G. S.). Her will was proved 7 Oct., 1799 (Essex Probate, 367: 98).

Children born in Rowley :

101-120. Edna, s b. 13 July, 1730 ; m. William Todd (203-62).

101-121. Hannah, b. 10 May, 1732; m. 24 Dec., 1760, Thomas Illsley of
Newbury.

101-122. Mary, b. 11 Sept., 1734; d. 26 Aug., 1794; unm. Her will was
dated 2 Aug., 1794 (Essex Probate, 363:344).

101-123. Lucy, b. 11 Dec., 1736 ; m. 7 July, 1763, John Hopkins of Newbury.
101-124. Joseph, b. 14 May, 1739 ; m. Martha Tredwell.

101-125. Sarah, b. 19 Apr., 1741; m. 18 Jan., 1770, Simeon Plumer of New¬
bury.

101-126. Jane, b. 18 Feb., 1742-3; m. 29 June, 1774, Dr. William Hale;
d. 5 July, 1799 (G. S.).

101-127. Ruth, b. 21 Feb., 1744-5; d. 29 Sept., 1773 ; unm.

101-128. Elizabeth, b. 18 Feb., 1746-7 ; d. 30 Jan., 1764.

101-129. George, b. 14 May, 1750; d. 4 Aug., 1751.

101-92. Paul4 Jewett (Lieut. Joshua 101-38; Capt. Joseph 101-
8; Joseph 101), born 14 May, 1739; married 16 Oct., 1759, Jane,
daughter of Eliphalet Pavson (138-4). She died 29 Apr., 1811. He
died 29 Aug., 1828, “the oldest man in town” (T. R.). (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

101-130. Paul, s b. 7 Sept., 1760; d. at Lansingburg, N. Y., 27 Oct., 1777 ;
Rev. soldier.

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JEWETT HOUSE, BAY ROAD, IPSWICH VILLAGE
Built in 1759 by Capt. Moses Jewett (101-94).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 107

101-131.

101-132.

101-133.

101-134.

101-135.

101-136.

101-137.

Mary, b. 8 Aug., 1763; m. 30 Apr., 1784, Benjamin Bishop; d. 26
Nov., 1801 (G. S.).

Buth, b. 4 Mar., 1766; m. 1 May, 1785, Isaac Hale; d. 17 Oct.,
1839 (G. S.).

Joshua, b. 23 Aug., 1768; m. Phebe Harris (79-44).

Jane, b. 10 Mar., 1771; m. Joseph Jewett Todd (203-109).

Edna, b. 17 Aug., 1773 ; m. 24 May, 1804, Henry Cushing of Provi¬
dence, B. I.; d. in Providence, 24 Apr., 1815 (G. S. Bowley).

Eliphalet, b. 4 May, 1776 ; m. Sarah Bichards.

Paul, b. 26 Apr., 1780; Brown Univ., 1802; a minister; m. 1 Sept.,
1813, Ellinor M. Punchard. He m. (2) in Scituate, 24 Apr., 1827,
Widow Gracey Thaxter of Scituate, where she d. 18 or 20 Feb.,
1836, aged 37 years, 8 mos. He d. in Hamilton, 15 May, 1840
(G. S. Bowley).

101-94. Capt. Moses5 Jewett ( Aaron 101-44; Jeremiah 101-10;
Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), baptized in Ipswich, 7 Apr., 1722; mar¬
ried in Ipswich, 13 May, 1741, Abigail, daughter of Moses Bradstreet
(25-26). She died 8 Nov., 1794, aged 72 years (Gr. S.). He was a
soldier in the Revolution; captain of the “Troop of Horse,” wdiich
marched from Ipswich, on the Lexington alarm, 19 Apr., 1775. He
died at his home in Ipswich Village, 31 July, 1796, in his 75th year
(G. S.). His will, dated 11 July, 1796, mentions; “my first born son
Aaron to have the homestead and be executor; sons Moses, Nathaniel
and James; daughters Jane Todd, Hannah Plummer and Sarah Jewett;
my two daughters that are single, Abigail and Betty” (Essex Probate,
364: 428). The house he built in 1759 is now (1932) owned and
occupied by Edgar Eilenberger.

Children born in Ipswich Village (Family Becorcl in possession of
Amos E. Jewett) :

101-138. Jane, e b. 6. Nov., 1742; m. in Ipswich, John Todd (203-79).

101-139. Aaron, b. 26 May, 1744; m. Hannah Pearson (140-172).

101-140. Hannah, b. 18 Aug., 1746; m. in Ipswich, 28 May, 1776, Samuel
Plummer; residence, Bowley. He d. 13 Apr. (14 Apr., G. S.),
1817. She d. 17 Dec., 1825.'

101-141. Jeremiah, b. 10 June, 1748; not mentioned in his father’s will;
prob. d. June, 1775 (Ch. B.).

101-142. Moses, b. 15 June, 1750 ; m. Elizabeth Pulsifer. See History and
Genealogy of Jewetts of America. Bev. soldier.

101-143. Nathaniel, b. IS Dec., 1752.

101-144. James, b. 7 Apr., 1755 ; m. Lydia Hilton. See History and Gene¬
alogy of Jewetts of America. Bev. soldier.

101-145. Abigail (Nabby), b. 23 Aug., 1757 ; d. in Ipswich Village, 27 May,
1838 ; unm. Her will was dated 21 June, 1836 (Essex Probate,
410 : 231).

101-146. Elizabeth (Betty), b. 20 Apr., 1760; d. in Ipswich Village, 30
Oct., 1835 ; unm.

101-147. Sarah, b. 1 July, 1763 ; m. Neliemiali Jewett (101-155).

101-97. Nehemiah5 Jewett (Jeremiah 101-47; Nehemiah 101-
lb; Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born 24 Oct., 1737; married 24
Dec., 1767, Johanna, daughter of Joseph Burpee (32-19). She died

198 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

6 Aug., 1818. His home was on Central Street, Rowley, near the
Turnpike. He died 14 Dec., 1823. He had lost one eye.

Children of record in RoAvley :

101-148. Mary, 6 b. 1 Jan., 1769; d. 20 Jan., 1856; unm.

101-149. Charlotte, bp. 2 Dee., 1770; d. 25 Feb., 1771.

101-150. Jeremiah, b. 22 Dec., 1771 ; m. in Newbury, 15 July, 1797, Abigail
Emery of Newbury; d. 14 Sept., 1820.

101-151. Caleb, b. 11 Feb., 1774; residence, N. H.

101-152. Thomas, b. 29 May, 1776; Harvard Coll., 1797 ; m. in Boscawen,
N. H., 20 June, 1804, Sarah (Sally) Burpee of Candia, N. H.
She d. in Salisbury, 13 Dec., 1842. He d. in Georgetown, 17 Apr.,
1866.

101-153. Joseph, b. 14 Sept., 1779 ; d. Nov., 1829 ; unm.

101-154. Hannah, b. 18 May, 1788.

101-100. Nehemiah5 Jewett ( Purchase 101-59; Nehemiah 101-
24; Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), born in Ipswich Village, baptized
25 Dec., 1737; married 8 Jan., 1767, Margaret, daughter of Israel
Hazen (85-29). She died in Ipswich, — Aug., 1776; buried in Row-
ley. He married (2) in Ipswich, 1 Apr., 1784, Hannah, daughter of
Dea. Moses Chaplin (37-19). He died in Ipswich Village, 8 Nov.,
1815, “instantly” (Rowley R.) ; buried in Rowley. Rev. soldier. His
widow, Hannah, died in Ipswich Village, 19 Nov., 1830; buried in
Rowley.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-155. Nehemiah, 6 bp. 10 Jan., 1768 (Rowley Ch. R.) ; m. in Ipswich,
22 Oct., 1795, Sarah Jewett (101-147). Residence, Ipswich, where
she d. 12 Aug., 1833 ; bur. in Rowley. He d. 2 Mar., 1838.

101-156. Jenny, bp. 15 Apr., 1770 (Rowley Ch. R.).

101-157. Abraham, b. 25 Aug., 1772 ; m. Judith Matson.

101-158. Hannah, b. 1785; d. 1868; unm. (G. S. Rowley).

101-159. An infant, d. 1 Mar., 1786.

101-101. Purchase5 Jewett ( Purchase 101-59; Nehemiah 101-24;
Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), baptized in Ipswich, 19 Nov., 1739;
married in Boxford, 7 May, 1765, Sarah Gould of Boxford. She died
in Ipswich, 8 Aug., 1786, aged 40 years; buried in Rowley. He mar¬
ried (2) in Ipswich, 31 Jan., 1788, Joanna, daughter of Jeremiah
Todd (203-30). He died in Ipswich 11 Oct., 1814. His will was
dated 10 June, 1805 (Essex Probate, 386: 278). Rev. soldier. His
widow, Joanna, died 9 Dec., 1825; buried in Rowley.

Children born in Ipswich Village (Rowley Church Record) :

101-160. Sarah, 6 bp. 23 Feb., 1766; d. 1 Mar., 1766.

101-161. Joanna, bp. 8 Feb., 1767 ; m. in Ipswich, 8 Mar., 1787, Isaac Potter
of Ipswich.

101-162. Sarah, bp. 12 Mar., 1769; d. 1 Apr., 1769.

101-163. Purchase, bp., 11 Aug., 1771; d. at the West Indies, 12 May,
1800 (Ipswich R.).

101-164. A child, d. — Apr., 1776.

101-165. Asa, b. 17 Apr., 1779 ; m. in Ipswich, 3 July, 1801, Susanna Harris,
of Ipswich.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

101-110. Dea. George5 Jewett ( Ensign John 101-62; Nehemiah
101-24; Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), born 18 Mar., 1746-7; married
16 Apr., 1771, Sarah, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah (Pickard 145-
35) Noyes. She died 12 Feb., 1824, aged 76 years. He was deacon
of Rowley Church and died 5 May, 1829. Rev. soldier. His home was
on Pleasant Street, on the lot laid out to Mark Prime (153).

Children born in Rowley :

101-166. Sarah, 6 b. 11 Jan., 1772; d. 23 Aug., 1799; unm.

101-167. Susannah, b. 5 June, 1773 ; m. 29 Aug., 1797, Pemberton Hale.

He d. 9 July, 1820. She d. 19 Aug., 1831.

101-168. Hannah, b. 25 Oct., 1774 ; d. 12 Oct., 1800 ; unm.

101-169. Lucy, b. 2 Aug., 1776 ; d. 26 June, 1796 ; unm.

101-170. Dolly, b. 26 June, 1779 ; d. 26 Feb., 1798 ; unm.

101-124. Joseph5 Jewett ( Capt . George 101-78; Joseph 101-34;
Capt. Joseph 101-8; Joseph 101), born 14 May, 1739; married (int.
12 Oct., 1765) Martha Tredwell of Ipswich. He died 1 Aug., 1774
(G. S.). His widow, Martha, died in Ipswich, 2 Nov., 1818, aged 76
years. Her will was dated 2 July, 1817 (Essex Probate, 394: 264).

Children of record in Rowley :

101-171. George, e b. 11 June, 1767.

101-172. Joseph, b. 23 Aug., 1768.

101-173. John, b. 10 Aug., 1770 ; m. 27 Sept., 1792, Elizabeth Hodgkins of
Ipswich ; residence, Ipswich.

101-174. David, bp. 5 July, 1772.

Child of record in Ipswich :

101-175. Hannah, bp. 13 July, 1777.

101-133. Dr. Joshua5 Jewett ( Paul 101-92; IAeut. Joshua 101-
38; Capt. Joseph 101-8; Joseph 101), born 23 Aug., 1768; married
14 June, 1798, Phebe, daughter of John Harris (79-38). She died
12 Oct., 1854 (G. S.). His residence was Rowley; he was a physician;
town clerk many years; deacon of the First Church fifty-four years.
He died 3 Jan., 1862 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

101-176. John Harris, c b. 7 June, 1799; d. 7 Feb., 1854; unm.

101-177. Joshua, b. 7 May, 1801; d. in Salem, 6 Apr., 1824; bur. in Rowley;
unm.

101-178. Henry Cushtng, b. 10 Feb., 1803 ; Brown Univ., 1824 ; Congrega¬
tional Minister; d. in Gloucester, 4 Nov., 1846. “My son — very —
sad — scarlet fever and sore throat at Gloucester where he was
preaching. Bur. in Rowley, aged 43 years 8 mos. & 24 days” (Dr.
Joshua Jewett’s record of deaths).

101-179. Mary Harris, b. 6 Dec., 1808 ; m. 13 Nov., 1838, James T. Plummer;
d. 3 June, 1844, without issue.

101-136. Eliphalet5 Jewett ( Paul 101-92; Lieut. Joshua 101-
38; Capt. Joseph 101-8; Joseph 101), born 4 May, 1776; married 4
Nov., 1804, Sarah, daughter of Humphrey H. and Sarah (Pearson 140-
178) Richards. He was a carpenter. He died in Boston, 19 Apr.,

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

1837 ; buried in Salem. “He fell from the roof of a store from 40 to
50 feet into the dock, Mar. 16, broke the ice & was almost drowned,
much bruised & died in 27 days’’ (Rowley R.). At the time of his
death his residence was Salem and his family remained there.

Children :

101-180. Edna, 6 b. in Salem, 22 Sept., 1805.

101-181. Harriet, b. in Salem, 17 Mar., 1807.

101-182. Sarah Richards, b. in Salem, 12 June, 1809.

101-183. Jane Payson, b. in Rowley, 25 June, 1812; m. her cousin, Edward
or William Payson.6 See note under Abigail Payson (138-47).

101-184. Mary, b. in Rowley, 25 Apr., 1814.

101-185. Martha Caroline, b. in Rowley, 27 Oct., 1816.

101-186. Ruth Ann, b. in Rowley, 30 Aug., 1818 (P. R.).

101-187. Humphrey Paul, b. in Salem, 14 June, 1821.

101-188. Eleanor Punchard, b. in Salem, 14 Dec., 1826.

101-139. Aaron6 Jewett ( Capt . Moses 101-94; Aaron 101-44;
Jeremiah 101-10; Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born in Ipswich Vil¬
lage, 26 May, 1744; married 20 Apr., 1769, Hannah, daughter of Jona¬
than Pearson (140-108). She died in Ipswich, 7 Sept., 1793. He
married (2) in Ipswich, 29 May, 1796, Elizabeth, daughter of Nathaniel
Bradstreet (25-68). His home was the homestead of his father in
Ipswich Village, near Rowley. He died 9 Jan., 1824; buried in Row-
ley. Administration granted 3 Feb., 1824 (Essex Probate, 30: 137).
The house he built, about 1785, is now (1932) owned and occupied by
Mrs. Sarah G. Houghton. He was a Rev. soldier. His widow, Eliza¬
beth, died 20 Apr., 1834; buried in Rowley.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-189. Edward, 7 b. 16 July, 1770 ; m. Abigail Potter.

101-190. Aaron, b. 16 Feb., 1772 ; m. in Ipswich, 31 May, 1795, Hannah
Nourse* of Ipswich; residence, Wentworth, N. H. Their child,
Betsey Nourse,® b. 4 Sept., 1795, in Ipswich, is of record in
Rowley.

101-191. Abigail, b. 6 Dec., 1773 ; m. John Pemberton Palmer (135-58).

101-192. Jeremiah, b. 12 June, 1776 ; m. in Ipswich, 8 Feb., 1801, Huldah
Nourse* of Ipswich ; residence, Wentworth, N. H. He d. at his
father’s house in Ipswich, 8 Mar., 1810 (Rowley R.), while on
a visit (P. R.).

101-193. Hannah, b. 11 Mar., 1778; m. in Ipswich, 19 May, 1803, Moses Hale
of Rowley; lived in Salem. He d. in Ipswich, 1 Oct., 1822, aged
49 years, “of Salem” (G. S. Rowley).

101-194. Moses, b. 21 May, 1780; m. 29 Apr., 1806, Abigail Todd (203-101) ;

residence, Ipswich Village; d. 13 Jan., 1830. She d. 28 Oct., 1860.
Both bur. in Rowley.

101-195. Jonathan, b. 14 June, 1782; m. 21 Oct., 1807, Elsy Davis of Lynn-
field ; d. 9 Sept., 1809 (Rowley R.).

101-196. Amos, b. 1 Apr., 1785 ; d. in Ipswich, 20 Nov., 1806 (Rowley R.) ;
unm.

* Hannah and Huldah Nourse, twin daughters of Daniel and Eunice (Perley)
Nourse, were born in Boxford, 21 Mar., 1774. Their father, with his family,
moved to Ipswich Village in 1790. See Ephraim Jewett (101-17).

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 201

101-197. Eliza, b. 11 Oct., 179S ; m. 3 June, 1821, Mark French Cate, who
was b. 28 Oct., 1798 ; d. 15 June, 1862. She d. 7 Sept., 1872.
Residence, Ipswich Village.

101-198. Lavinia, b. 21 Mar., 1800 ; m. 1 June, 1820, Moses Palmer Lowell
of Rowley; d. 21 Sept., 1830 (Ipswich R.).

101-157. Abraham6 Jewett ( Nehemiah 101-100; Purchase 101-
59; Nehemiah 101-24; Nehemiah 101-4; Joseph 101), born in Ipswich
Village, 25 Aug., 1772 (P. R.) ; married in Rowley, 1 June, 1800,
Judith Matson. She was born 23 Sept., 1776 (P. R.). He died in
Ipswich, 28 Jan. (P. R.), 29 Jan. (Rowley R.), 1858; buried in Row-
ley. His will was dated 1 July, 1854 (Essex Probate, 419; 295). His
home was in Ipswich Village, between Egypt River and Rowley, on
land formerly owned by Nehemiah (101-4). His widow, Judith, died
in Ipswich, 14 Mar., 1860 (P. R.) ; buried in Rowley.

Children born in Ipswich Village, birth and death data from Family
Record :

101-199. Judith, 7 b. 1 June, 1801 ; m. in Ipswich, 30 Mar., 1824, Jacob
Bailey (10-129).

101-200. Ebenezer, b. 2 Apr., 1803 ; d. 7 Aug., 1892.

101-201. Dorothy, b. 3 Mar., 1805 ; m. Prescott Hobson (89-73).

101-202. Adaline, b. 19 June, 1807 ; m. - Knight ; d. 4 Aug., 1848.

101-203. Margaret Jane, b. 14 June, 1810 ; m. in Ipswich, 25 Sept., 1828,
Silas Crane, Jr., of Ipswich; d. 1 Jan., 1885.

101-204. William Hazen, b. 16 Oct., 1814 ; m. in Ipswich, 18 Dec., 1836,
Elizabeth B. Smith of Ipswich. He was a soldier in Co. C, 19
Mass. Reg’t. ; d. in Virginia, 20 Oct., 1862. His home was the
homestead of his father. He left a widow and five children.
Descendants in male line now (1932) living in Rowley.

101-205. Henry B., b. 21 Dec., 1820 ; d. 8 Feb., 1821.

101-189. Edward7 Jewett ( Aaron 101-139; Capt. Moses 101-94;
Aaron 101-44; Jeremiah 101-10; Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born
in Ipswich Village, 16 July, 1770; married in Ipswich, 31 Jan., 1794,
Abigail, daughter of John Potter of Ipswich. She died 15 Sept., 1829,
aged 61 years. He died 26 Apr., 1849 (G. S. Rowley).

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-206. Edward, s b. 13 Dec., 1794 ; m. 24 Sept., 1820, Sarah, dau. of Moses
and Ruth (Jewett 101-106) Smith; residence, Rowley, where he
d. 19 Dec., 1865. She was b. in Ipswich, 17 Aug., 1797, and d.
27 May, 1883. Their only child, Edward W.,9 b. in Rowley, 20
June, 1823; d. in Georgetown, 2 Jan., 1896, without issue; bur.
in Rowley.

101-207. Abigail (Nabby), b. 24 Sept., 1796; m. Nathaniel Stickney (189-79).

101-208. Samuel Potter, b. 20 Jan., 1799; m. 6 Aug., 1826, Mehitable Dodge
of Rowley; residence, Rowley, where he was deacon of the
Baptist Church; d. 27 Nov., 1876. She d. 3 Dec., 1887. Children
b. in Rowley: Phineas N.,9 b. 22 Aug., 1828; Samuel L., b. 3 June,
1831; Herbert, b. 13 Dec., 1833.

101-209. Susannah, b. 26 June, 1801; m. John Cressey (48-68).

101-210. Hannah, b. 5 Mar., 1805; m. in Ipswich, 24 May, 1828, Simeon Ells¬
worth of Ipswich.

101-211. Amos, b. 3 June, 1807 ; m. Pliebe Kilborn Howe.

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101-211. Amos8 Jewett ( Edward 101-189; Aaron 101-139; Capt.
Moses 101-94; Aaron 101-44; Jeremiah 101-10; Jeremiah 101-1; Jo¬
seph 101), born in Ipswich Village, 3 Jnne, 1807; married 10 Nov.,
1829, Phebe Kilborn, daughter of George and Deborah (Chapman)
Howe of Rowley. He died 23 Aug., 1850 (G. S. Rowley). She was
born in Rowley, 16 Nov., 1807, and died 20 Nov., 1887 (G. S. Rowley).
The house he built, 1834, is now (1932) owned and occupied by his
grandson, Dea. Amos Everett Jewett (101-213).

Child born in Ipswich Village :

101-212. Amos Grenville^ b. 21 Sept., 1837 ; m. Mary Eveline Rust.

101-212. Amos Grenville9 Jewett ( Amos 101-211; Edward, 101-
189; Aaron 101-139; Capt. Moses 101-94; Aaron 101-44; Jeremiah 101-
10; Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born 21 Sept., 1837; married 6 Jan.,
1859, Mary Eveline, daughter of William Wallis and Mary Jane (Pet-
tingell) Rust of Ipswich, where she was born 11 Apr., 1837. He died
22 July, 1869. She died 29 June, 1902 (Monument in Rowley).

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-213. Amos Everett, io b. 16 June, 1862 ; m. Ada Louisa Forbes.

101-214. Alfred Richardson, b. 18 Aug., 1866; m. 14 Nov., 1895, Helen Will-
comb of Ipswich ; d. 22 Aug., 1930. No issue. Monument in Row-
ley.

101-213. Dea. Amos Everett10 Jewett ( Amos Grenville 101-212;
Amos 101-211; Edward 101-189; Aaron 101-139; Capt. Moses 101-94;
Aaron 101-44; Jeremiah 101-10; Jeremiah 101-1; Joseph 101), born
in Ipswich Village, 16 June, 1862; married in Rowley, 22 Oct., 1887,
Ada Louisa, daughter of Maurice and Joanna (Crowell) Forbes of
Argyle, N. S., where she was born 28 May, 1863.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-215. Lillian Tilson,h b. 8 Oct., 1888 ; m. Clarence Peabody.

101-216. Grenville, b. 9 July, 1890; m. Jean (Hosfield) Norris.

101-217. Emily Pearson, b. 6 June, 1893 ; m. Earl B. Thomas.

101-218. Laura Fostina, b. 13 Feb , 1895; m. Fred L. Hunt.

101-219. Hope Douglas, b. 8 June, 1896 ; m. Ralph L. Morrill.

101-220. Everett Douglas, b. 5 Sept., 1900 ; m. Edna Phoebe Towne.
101-221. Alfred Tilson, b. 24 Feb., 1904 ; d. 24 Aug., 1913.

101-222. Phebe Hortense, b. 27 Aug., 1905 ; m. Lawrence D. Graves.

101-220. Everett Douglas11 Jewett ( Amos Everett 101-213;
Amos Grenville 101-212; Amos 101-211; Edward 101-189; Aaron 101-
139; Capt. Moses 101-94; Aaron 101-44; Jeremiah 101-10; Jeremiah
101-1; Joseph 101), born in Ipswich Village, 5 Sept., 1900; married
2 July, 1925, Edna Phoebe, daughter of T. Walter and Isabel E. (Suth¬
erland) Towne of Newburyport, where she was born 30 Dec., 1905.

Children born in Ipswich Village :

101-223. Everett Grenville, 12 b. 9 Apr., 1926.

101-224. Alfred Douglas, b. 9 May, 1927.

101-225. Walter Amos, b. 21 Sept., 1928.

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JEWETT

102. Abraham1 Jewett,* “tanner,” married 2: 2 mo. 1661, Ann,
daughter of Bozoan Allen (3). She was then living in Rowley with
her mother who had married Joseph Jewett (101). Abraham was
about 54 years old, 2 July, 1691 (Essex Deeds, 9: 21, also 5 Ips. : 87).
His home in Rowley was the “parcell of ground” of three and one-half
acres, hounded east on a highway leading to Ipswich, south on land of
John Dresser, west on land of John Mighill, north on common land of
the town of Rowley, purchased for sixteen pounds, of Mr. Joseph
Jewett who “departinge this life, not havinge given the saide Abraham
Jewett any legall assurance there of, wee Philip Nellson and Jeremiah
Jewett Exequitors unto the aforesaide Mr Joseph Jewett” confirm said
sale; unrecorded deed in possession of Amos E. Jewett, dated 3: 1:
1661-2. This land, then having buildings thereon, was sold, 8 Apr.,
1737, by his grandchild, Anne Swett, to David Dresser, and the larger
part of it is now (1932) owned and occupied by Albert A. Hicken.

The inventory of his estate was taken 30 Apr., 1694, by Ezekiel
Jewett, Joseph Jewett, and Nehemiah Jewett. His widow, Ann, was
administratrix. She died 9 Feb., 1721-2.

Children of record in Rowley :

Deborah, 2 b. 3 Dec., 1664 ; m. in Ipswich, 3 May, 1682, Nathaniel
Knowlton. By deed, dated 26 Dec., 1684, Abraham Jewett, tanner,
with Ann, his wife, conveys land to Nathaniel Knowlton of Ips¬
wich, “my son in law” (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips.: 87). He d. 24 Sept.,
1726, in his 69th year (G. S. Ipswich) . She d. in Ipswich, his
widow, 25 Apr., 1743.

Ann, b. 20 June, 1667 ; m. Francis Palmer (135-5).

William, bp. 30 May, 1669 ; was in the Canada Expedition, 1690,
and prob. d. in service.

Mary, b. 11 June, 1671; m. Ebenezer Brown (30-7).

Besoume, b. 30 Aug., 1673 ; bur. 13 Sept., 1673.

Abraham, b. 22 Nov., 1674; m. Sarah Dorman.

Priscilla, b. 27 Aug., 1679.

Elizabeth, bp. 7 Oct., 1683 ; m. (int. in Ipswich, 30 May, 1729)
Thomas Perrin of Ipswich. They lived in Bvfield Parish, Rowley,
where she, his widow, d. 24 Feb., 1757 (Byfield Ch. R.). Her will,
dated 10 Feb., 1757, mentions “My well beloved nephew or cousin
Anna Swett, wife of Joseph Swett,” and her three children, Jos.
Swett, Abraham Swett, and Ruth Swett (Essex Probate, 334: 376).
She was published in Rowley, 31 Oct., 1707, to Matthew Scales
(166-7), but they were not married.

102-6. Abraham2 Jewett ( Abraham 102), born 22 Nov., 1674;
married in Topsfield, 5 Jan., 1702-3, Sarah Dorman of Topsfield; resi¬
dence Rowley; died 2 Nov., 1722. His will, dated 18 Oct., 1718,
proved 5 Mar., 1722-3, mentions wife, Sarah, and children (unnamed)

* To me, Abraham (102) and John (103) are mysteries. They first appear “the
same moneth and day,” when each takes a wife. In no record can I find mention
of relationship between them or to Joseph (101), though all three seem in some
manner connected. According to affidavits of record in Salem, Abraham (102),
John (103), and Jeremiah (101-1) were born the same year, 1637 (G. B. B.).

It is quite probable they were nephews of Maximilian (100) and Joseph (101) and
sons of William, born 1605. Sec note under Maximilian Jewett (100). (A. E. J.)

102-1.

102-2.

102-3.

102-4.

102-5.

102-6.

102-7.

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(Essex Probate, 313: 581). By deed, dated 8 Apr., 1737, Joseph
Swett of Salisbury and Ann, his wife, daughter of Abraham Jewett,
late of Rowley, deceased, and Sarah Jewett, widow of said deceased,
for £170, convey to David Dresser, of Ipswich, a house, barn and about
four acres of plow land and orchard in Rowley, bounded easterly on
the county road leading to Ipswich, southerly on Ipswich line, westerly
on land of Simon Lull, northerly on a private way leading to Prospect
Hill (Essex Deeds, 73: 128).

Children of record in Rowley :

102-9. Ruth, 3 b. 11 Jan., 1703-4; m. (int. 28 Oct., 1727) Edward Chapman
of Ipswich; d. 2 July, 1730. See Sarah Kilbourne (106-25).

102-10. Anne, b. 23 Dec., 1705 ; m. 17 Mar., 1737, Joseph Swett of Salis¬
bury. They lived in Byfield Parish, Rowley. He d. 29 Apr., 1757,
“aged about 53 years” (Byfield Ch. R.). His widow, Ann, m. (2)
in Linebrook Parish, 11 July, 1758, Israel Clark of Ipswich; d.
26 Mar., 1788 (Topsfield R.). See will of her aunt Elizabeth
Jewett (102-8).

102-11. William, bp. 30 Nov., 1707 ; d. 10 Dec., 1707.

102- 12. Abraham, b. 25 July, 1713 ; d. 10 Dec., 1736 ; unm.

JEWETT

103. John1 Jewett, married, “the same moneth and day” of the
marriage of Abraham (102), viz.: 2: 2 mo. 1661, Elizabeth, daugh¬
ter of Isaac Cummings of Topsfield. By deed, dated 28 Feb., 1661,
Isaac Cummings of Topsfield, conveys a farm in Topsfield to John
Jewett, “for and in consideration of marriage with my daughter Eliza¬
beth” (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips. : 105). She died in Ipswich, 9 July, 1679.
He married (2) Elizabeth, widow of Benjamin Chadwell of Lynn and
only child of Joseph How of Lynn (Essex Deeds, 29: 132). He was

about 58 years old, 17 June, 1695 (Essex Deeds, 13: 156); freeman

21 Feb., 1675-6, and then of Ipswich. His will, dated 21 Oct., 1708,
mentions wife, Elizabeth; gives the rest of his estate to be divided
equally among all his children (unnamed), except daughter Mary to
have five pounds more; son Isaac, sole executor (Essex Probate, 310:
51). A deed, relating to their mother’s thirds, dated 21 Mar., 1708-9,
is signed by the children of “John Jewett dec’d of Ipswich” as follows,
John Jewett, Isaac Jewett, Daniel Jewett, Jonathan Jewett, Cornelius
Davis, Mary Jewett, Elizabeth Jewett, Joseph Plummer and Hannah
Plummer (Essex Probate).

B}r deed, dated 4 May, 1709, John Jewett, cooper of Rowley, Jonathan
Jewett of Boxford, Elizabeth Jewett, single woman, of Ipswich, con¬
vey to “our brother Daniel Jewett,” land that “fell to us by the will
of our father John Jewett late of Ipswich, deceased” (Essex Deeds,
91: 212).

His widow, Elizabeth, married (3) Dea. Ezekiel Jewett (100-1).
See note under Abraham Jewett (102).

Children :

103- 1. Elizabeth^ b. in Rowley, 5 Jan., 1661-2; m. John Hidden (87-2).
103-2. Hannah, m. Joseph Plummer (150).

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103 - 3. Isaac, m. Dorcas Hovey.

103 - 4. Sarah, b. in Ipswich, 7 Mar., 1668.

103-5. Abigail, b. in Ipswich, 27 Nov., 1670; cl. 3 Aug’., 1672.

103 - 6. John, b. in Ipswich, 12 Sept., 1672 (Samuel, on Ct. R.) ; m. Elizabeth
Reyner (157-2).

103 - 7. Abigail, b. in Ipswich, 13 Sept., 1675 ; d. 14 Nov., 1675.

103 - 8. David, b. in Ipswich, 3 Apr., 1677.

103-9. Mary (Marcy), b. in Ipswich, 27 May, 1679; m. (int. 10 Dec., 1709)
Philip Nealand of Ipswich.

103-10. Daniel, b. in Ipswich, 12 Nov., 1681 ; m. Elizabeth Hopkinson
(91-17).

103-11. Jonathan, b. in Ipswich, 2 Dec., 1685 ; m. Ann Hopkinson (91-18).
103-12. Dorcas, twin, b. 7 Dec., 1690; prob. d. young.

103-13. Rebecca, twin, b. 7 Dec., 1690 ; prob. d. young.

103-3. Isaac2 Jewett ( John 103), “blacksmith,” married in Tops-
field, 12 June, 1695, Dorcas Hovey of Topsfield. Though a member
of Rowley Church he was of Ipswich, 13 Jan., 1712 (Essex Deeds, 25:
192) ; they moved to Conn, about 1712. He and his wife, Dorcas, were
dismissed from Rowley Church, 11 Sept., 1715, “to Killingsly in ordr
to Gathering a chh there” (Ch. R.). We think he had land in Thomp¬
son, Conn., on which he lived.

Children born in Ipswich, of record in Rowley :

103-14. Isaac,3 bp. 5 Feb., 1698-9.

103-15. Abigail, b. 22 Sept., 1705.

103-16. David, b. 18 Jan., 1707-8.

103-17. A daughter, bp. 2 July, 1710 (probably Dorcas).

They had children born in Connecticut.

103-6. John2 Jewett ( John 103), “cooper,” born in Ipswich, 12
Sept., 1672; married 28 Hov., 1700, Elizabeth, daughter of Jachin
Reyner (157). She died 17 Oct., 1723. He died 8 May, 1741.

Children of record in Rowley :

103-18. Elizabeth,3 bp. 15 Nov., 1702; d. 10 Dec., 1702.

103-19. John, b. 29 June, 1704 ; m. Elizabeth Lull.

103-20. Elizabeth, b. 30 May, 1708; m. David Perley (142-4).

103-10. Dea. Daniel2 Jewett ( John 103), born in Ipswich, 12
Nov., 1681; married 25 Feb., 1700-1, Elizabeth, daughter of John
Hopkinson (91-4). He was dismissed from Rowley Church, 15 Jan.,
1710-11, to the church in Byfield Parish, where he was soon elected
deacon. His will, dated 28 June, 1727, proved 7 Aug., 1727, mentions
wife, Elizabeth; eldest son, Samuel, to provide for son Daniel in sick¬
ness and health ; son Amos, to have a large share if Samuel die before
possession; son David; son John; daughters Sarah Bailey, Abigail,
Elizabeth, Mehitable, and Ann Jewett (Essex Prohate, 315: 523). His
widow, Elizabeth, was living, 1739 (Essex Deeds, 81: 214).

Children born in Rowley :

103-21. Samuel,3 b. 31 Mar., 1701; m. Jemima Chute (39-10).

103-22. Sarah, b. 29 June, 1703 ; m. Joseph Bailey (10-35).

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103-23. Daniel, b. 3 Aug., 1707 ; d. 15 Sept., 1749 (Bvfield Ch. R.) ; unm.

103-24. Amos, b. 1 May, 1712; m. 18 Feb., 1734-5, Mary Bailey (10-33)
He was then of Bradford. They settled in Lancaster.

103-25. Abigail, b. IS May, 1714 : ra. in Newbury, 2 Jan., 1734-5, James
Calef of Newbury.

103-26. Elizabeth, b. 18 June, 1716 ; m. in Haverhill, 14 Apr., 1737, Gideon
George of Haverhill.

103-27. Mehitable, b. 17 July, 1719; m. in Newbury, 13 Jan., 1737-8, Samuel
Wiatt (Wyatt) of Newbury. They had children born in New¬
bury.

103-28. David, b. 20 Oct., 1720 ; settled in Lancaster.

103-29. Ann, b. 19 July, 1723; m. William Tenney (195-55).

103-30. John, bp. 8 Aug., 1725.

103-11. Jonathan2 Jewett ( John 103), “carpenter,” born in
Ipswich, 2 Dec., 1685; married 28 Apr., 1707, Ann, daughter of John
Hopkinson (91-4). She died 31 May, 1737 (Ch. R.). He married
(2) 17 Dec., 1741, Mehitable, daughter of George Kilbourne (106-10).
He was of Boxford, 4 May, 1709 (Essex Deeds, 91: 212); soon re¬
turned to Rowley. By deed, dated 1 May, 1738, Jonathan Jewett, Jr.,
of Rowley, housewright, conveys to Dr. Eliphalet Kilbourne, a dwell¬
ing-house and lot on the easterly side of Bradford Street in Rowley
(Essex Deeds, 95: 119). He was administrator of the estate of his
father-in-law Kilbourne, 1758. He died 11 Dec., 1773.

Children born in Rowley :

103-31. An infant, s d. 9 Sept., 1743.

103-32. Anna, b. 1 Dec., 1745 ; m. 14 Aug., 1766, John White of Beverly.

She, a widow, with her children, returned to Rowley, 1790 (Row-
ley R.) ; d. 4 Feb., 1821 (G. S.).

103-33. John, bp. 29 Mar., 1747 ; his intention of marriage to Mary Chaplin
(37-47) was pub. 19 Aug., 1774, but he d. 16 Nov., 1774; unm.

103-34. Daniel, bp. 26 Feb., 1748-9 ; d. 7 Apr., 1749.

103-19. John3 Jewett ( John 103-6; John 103), born 29 June.
1704; married 13 Aug., 1729, Elizabeth Lull. She died 18 May, 1730.
He married (2) 23 Sept., 1731, Martha, daughter of William Hobson
(89-3) ; died 14 May, 1741. His widow, Martha, married (2) 6 Dec.,
1742, Moses Smith, and died 13 Jan., 1774.

Children of record in Rowley:

103-35. Elizabeth^ b. 3 Majr, 1730 ; cl. 15 Nov., 1736.

103-36. John, bp. 11 Aug., 1734; d. soon.

103-37. John, bp. 15 Feb., 1735-6 ; d. 8 Nov., 1736.

103-38. Elizabeth, bp. 20 Nov., 1737 : d. 14 Dec., 1747.

103-39. Sarah, bp. 13 Jan., 1739-40; d. 17 Dec., 1747.

103-21. Samuel3 Jewett (Dea. Daniel 103-10; John 103), born
31 Mar., 1701; married (int. 2 Mar., 1722-3) Jemima, daughter of
Lionel Chute (39-4). He married (2) in Newbury, 26 Apr., 1743,
Lydia Wallingford. Administration granted 13 Oct., 1746, to his
widow, Lydia (Essex Probate, 323: 238). His real estate was divided,
30 May, 1751. Widow Lydia had in her portion one-third of a grist-

DRESSER HOUSE, DRESSER'S LANE
Built about 1770 by Joseph Dresser (58-101).

GOODRIDGE HOUSE, EAST BOXFORD

Built in 1742 by Benjamin Goodridge, son of Samuel Goodridge (70-7),
Known in later years as the Dr. Francis Jewett Stevens House.

.

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mill. The children then mentioned were eldest son, Amos; Jemima,
wife of Josiah Smith; Betty Jewett; Lydia, wife of John Boynton;
Sarah Jewett (Essex Probate, 330: 125). The dower set off to Widow
Lydia was divided, 8 Nov., 1759. The children then mentioned were
Amos; Jemima Smith; Betty, wife of Oliver Tenney; Lydia Boynton;
Sarah, wife of Moses Thoral (Thurlow) (Essex Probate, 336: 420).
His widow, Lydia, died 21 May, 1759, aged about 55 years (Byfield
Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley (Byfield Church Record) :

103-40. Lydia, 4 b. 18 Feb., 1723-4 ; m. 4 June, 1745, John Boynton of Dun¬
stable. They were of Hollis, N. H., 1 Feb., 1760 (Essex Deeds,
113 : 127).

103-41. Moses, bp. 10 Oct., 1725; a soldier; d. 1745, “at Cape Breton”;
prob. unm.

103-42. Samuel, bp. 28 Apr., 1728 ; d. soon.

103-43. Jemima, b. 2 Nov., 1730; m. in Newbury, 23 Aug., 1750, Josiah Smith,
Jr., of Newbury. She was dismissed, 25 Dec., 1768, from the
Bvfield Church to the church in Hopkinton, N. H.

103-44. Betty, bp. 29 Apr., 1733 ; m. Oliver Tenney (195-57).

103-45. Sarah, bp. 18 July, 1736 ; m. in Newbury, 5 Aug., 1756, Moses Thur¬
low of Newbury. She was dismissed, 21 Feb., 1768, from the
Byfield Church to the church in Fitchburg.

103-46. Samuel, bp. 10 Feb., 1739-40 ; d. before 30 May, 1751.

103-47. Amos, bp. 13 Dec., 1741 ; m. Ann Noyes.

103-48. David, bp. 5 Jan., 1745-6 ; d. 19 Aug., 1750.

103-47. Amos4 Jewett ( Samuel 103-21; Dea. Daniel 103-10; John
103), baptized 13 Dec., 1741; married in Linebrook, 28 Jan., 1765,
Ann Noyes. He conveyed his homestead in Rowley to William Dole
by deed, dated 5 May, 1794, and soon after moved with his family to
New Plampsliire. In 1796 he acknowledged the above-mentioned deed
in Bow, Rockingham County, before Jn° Bryant, Justice of the Peace
(Essex Deeds, 173: 238). He was the father of twin sons, David and
Jonathan, born 31 July, 1765, to Sarah Moores, although according to
Gage, Amos Jewett (100-79) was their father.

Children born in Rowley (Byfield Church Record) :

103-49. A male infant,5 d. 1 July, 1767 (Bj'field Ch. R.).

103-50. Samuel, bp. 26 June, 1768.

103-51. Mary, bp. 15 July, 1770.

103-52. Sally, bp. 27 Oct., 1776.

JOHNSON

104. Robert2 Johnson, son of Robert1 of New Haven, Conn., was
graduated at Harvard College, 1645; was in Rowley, 1649.

The following copy of his will is taken from Essex Deeds, 1 Ips. :
85:—

“The last will & Testament of Robert Johnson Sick & weake of Body
But of perfect memory (praysed be God)

Imp. my will and minde is that all my Debts be paide, & all my
lawfull debts being paid my will is that out of the remaynder of my

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goods somthing be distributed unto the pore of Rowley according unto
the Discression of my Cosen Thomas Barker & Humfrey Reyner.

Ite — that which may remayne of my Goods after the aforesaid things
be done I doe Assigne it to be returned unto my Father Robert John¬
son at the new haven.

Item I make Thomas Barker & Humfrey Reyner my Executors of
this my last will & Testament.

In witnesse whereof I the said Robert Johnson Junior have sub¬
scribed my hands this 13. of the 7th mo: 1649
Robert Johnson
In the presence of us
John Brocke
Thomas Barker
Humphrey Reyner

Proved in Court held at Ipswich the 26th of the first mo: 1650

by me Robert Lord Clarke”

JOHNSON

105. Capt. John2 Johnson, son of John1 of Hew Haven,* was
of Rowley in 1651. He bought the house lot and rights of Richard
Thorlay (198). He married 6 Dec., 1655, Hannah, daughter of Widow
Constance Crosby (50). He was captain of the Rowley military com¬
pany and died 29 Jan., 1685-6. His estate was settled by an agree¬
ment which mentions Widow Hannah; only son, Samuel; daughter
Hannah, wife of Thomas Palmer; and daughter Elizabeth, wife of
James Bailey (Essex Probate, 308: 80). He was mentioned in the
will of Thomas Barker (12). His widow, Hannah, died 25 Dec., 1717,
aged 83 years (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

105-1. Hannah, 3 b. 20 : 9 mo. 1656; m. Thomas Palmer (134-3).

105-2. Elizabeth, b. 16 Jan., 1659-60; m. James Bailey (10-5).

* John1 Johnson, a brother of Robert1 Johnson, Sr., of New Haven, was identi¬
fied with Roger’s company, though he may have preceded it to this country. He
was in New Haven, Conn., early in 1639, and had a house there, in the “Yorkshire
Quarter” (Atwater); he soon removed to “the Bay,” probably to Boston. He had
some interest in a house in Boston, 1639, probably as a mortgagee, one of the
“4 Yorkshire men” mentioned in Thomas Lechford’s Note-Book. These “4 York¬
shire men” were probably Thomas Barker, John Johnson, Francis Lambert and
John Punderson, who, on 7 : 8 mo. 1639, joined with William Cheseborough in
conveyance of said house and lot to Sergt. Thomas Savage of Boston. John1
Johnson had died before 14: 3 mo. (May) 1640, when Thomas Barker and Francis
Lambert give to Sergt. Thomas Savage “Releases and acquittances for themselves
and John Johnson’s children.”

Before he left New Haven he sold his house and lot to his brother Robert, as is
shown by court record as follows: “At Court Held att New Haven The 3d of
Novem: 1641: Wheras Robert Johnson maketh clame to the house and lott of his
brother John Johnson, late planter of this towne, deceased” &c. &c. This claim of
Robert Johnson was not fully established until 1646; and in the interim this house
and lot are mentioned as John Johnson’s. From this circumstance some doubt has
arisen as to the true date of his death. Soon after the mention of the “4 Yorkshire
men” in his notebook, Lechford enters a charge for “Inventory of John Johnson’s
goods.”

We think John1 Johnson was brother-in-law to Thomas Barker (12) and Francis
Lambert (112) (G. B. B.).

His children, born in England, were:

i. John.2 m. Hannah Crosby (50-5).

ii. Elizabeth, m. Jonathan Platts (147).

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105-3. John, b. 3 : 2 mo. 1665 ; bur. 12 Apr., 1666.

105-4. John, b. 31 Jan., 1667-8 ; bur. 7 Oct., 1670.

105-5. Samuel, b. 9 July, 1671; m. Frances Wicom (217-9).

105-5. Samuel3 Johnson (Ccipt. John 105; John of Neiv Haven),
born 9 July, 1671; married 31 May, 1694, Frances, daughter of Capt.
Daniel Wicom (217-1); died 8 Sept., 1750. She died 13 Sept., 1750.
His estate was divided 6 Aug., 1753, among sons Samuel, Daniel,
Jonathan and Thomas; daughter Mary Plummer, and children of eldest
son, John, deceased (Essex Probate, 331: 446, also Essex Deeds, 99:
126).

Children of record in Rowley :

105-6. John, ^ b. 1 Sept., 1696; m. Susannah Todd (203-23).

105-7. Samuel, bp. 11 June, 1699; m. Rachel Boynton.

105-8. Daniel, b. 13 Mar., 1701-2; m. Hannah Trumble (204-17).

105-9. Hannah, b. 19 Dec., 1704; d. 22 Sept., 1723 (G. S.).

105-10. Mary, b. 21 Sept., 1707 ; m. Jonathan Plummer, and was his widow,
6 Aug., 1753 (Essex Probate, 331: 446).

105-11. Jonathan, b. 28 Mar., 1710; m. Hannah Lancaster.

105-12. Thomas, b. 8 July, 1713; m. Hannah Dresser (58-67).

105-6. John4 Johnson (Samuel 105-5; Capt. John 105; John of
Neiv Haven), born 1 Sept., 1696; married 7 June, 1726, Susannah,
daughter of Samuel Todd (203-9). He died 12 Sept., 1744. His
widow, Susannah, married (2) 10 Dec., 1746, Nathan Woodbury of
Newbury and died 9 June, 1765 (Ch. R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

105-13. John, 5 b. 23 Feb., 1727-8 ; m. Mary Fitts.

105-14. Hannah, b. 29 June, 1730; m William Hobson (89-22).

105-15. Nehemiah, b. 3 Dec., 1732 ; d. 27 Sept., 1735.

105-16. Moses, b. 5 Aug., 1735. His will, dated 19 Mar., 1757, proved 9 Feb.,
1760, mentions “my youngest brother, Nehemiah Johnson,” and
brother John Johnson (Essex Probate, 337: 503).

105-17. Nehemiah, b. 10 Sept., 1737. His will, dated 7 Dec., 1761, proved
17 May, 1762, mentions himself as of Newbury and as “being
bound for sea”; mother Susanna Woodbury; brother John John¬
son of Rowley ; sisters Priscilla and Susanna Johnson (Essex
Probate, 339:141).

105-18. Priscilla, b. 10 Sept., 1739 ; d. 7 Apr., 1789 ; unm.

105-19. Susannah, bp. 24 Jan., 1741-2 ; d. 22 Apr., 1742.

105-20. Susannah, bp. 8 May, 1743 ; d. 25 Mar., 1772 ; unm.

105-7. Ensign Samuel4 Johnson ( Samuel 105-5; Capt. John
105; John of Neiv Haven), baptized 11 June, 1699; married 29 Jan.,
1739-40, Rachel, daughter of Ichabod Boynton (22-18). He died 27
Dec., 1773, aged 75 years; “attended this meeting & was buried in this
burying yard” (Byfield Ch. R.). His will, dated 4 Mar., 1767, men¬
tions wife, Rachel ; sons Wicom, Samuel who has the homestead, and
Moses; daughters Hannah and Rachel (Essex Probate, 350: 104). His
widow, Rachel, died 3 Feb., 1799.

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Children born in Rowley :

105-21. Hannah, s b. 5 Dec., 1740 ; d. 13 Mar., 1799 ; unm.

105-22. Wicom, b. 24 June, 1742 ; witnessed a will in Newbury. 7 Dec.,
1761 (Essex Probate, 339: 142).

105-23. Rachel, b. 11 Mar., 1744; m. 29 Jan., 1767, Eliphalet Hale of
Bradford.

105-24. Samuel, b. 22 Apr., 1748; m. Susannah Searle (170-27).

105-25. David, bp. 10 Mar., 1750-1; d. before 1767.

105-26. Moses, b. 3 Feb., 1751; Harvard Coll., 1771; d. 1773.

105-8. Daniel4 Johnson ( Samuel 105-5; Capt. John 105; John
of New Haven), born 13 Mar., 1701-2; married 20 Jan., 1725-6, Han¬
nah, daughter of Judah Trumble (204-11). She died 19 Feb., 1739-
40 (G. S.). He married (2) 6 Apr., 1741, Keesiah Dodge. He was
dismissed, 1741, from Rowley Church to Hew London (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

105-27. Francis, s b. 29 Oct., 1726; d. 18 Aug., 1737 (G. S.).

105-28. Judah, b. 16 Nov., 1729; d. 14 Sept., 1736 (G. S.).

105-29. Joram, b. 17 Oct., 1731.

105-30. Obadiah, b. 9 Oct., 1733 ; d. 9 June, 1736 (G. S.).

105-31. Isaiah, b. 17 Oct., 1735; d. 24 Sept., 1736 (G. S.).

105-32. Elizabeth, b. 24 Oct., 1738 ; d. 30 Apr. (Ch. R.), 1 May (G. S.), 1740.

105-11. Jonathan4 Johnson ( Samuel 105-5; Capt. John 105;
John of New Haven), born 28 Mar., 1710; married (int. in Ipswich,
27 Feb., 1730) Hannah Lancaster, then of Ipswich; died 4 May, 1781.
She was the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Platts 148-11) Lancas¬
ter of Rowley; born 22 Dec., 1710, and died 6 Aug., 1804.

Children of record in Rowley :

105-33. Mary, s bp. 1 June, 1735 ; d. 18 Aug., 1744.

105-34. Abijah, bp. 7 Sept., 1735 ; “drowned in our river 29 May 1756”
(Ch. R.) (G. S.).

105-35. Sarah, bp. 8 Oct., 1738 ; d. 21 July, 1830, aged 92; unm.

105-36. Daniel, bp. 15 Nov., 1741 ; m. Bethiah Smith.

105-37. Jane, bp. 26 Feb., 1743-4; m. 30 June, 1768, Geo. Philbrook of
Greenland, N. H.

105-38. Jonathan, bp. 13 Nov., 1748 ; d, 7 Jan., 1748-9.

105-39. Hannah, bp. 30 Dec., 1750; m. 9 July, 1772, Samuel Haines, Jr.,
of Greenland, N. H.

105-12. Thomas4 Johnson ( Samuel 105-5; Capt. John 105; John
of New Haven), born 8 July, 1713; married 24 Jan., 1739-40, Hannah,
daughter of Joseph Dresser (58-21). She died 11 Sept., 1750. He
died “in the Army at Menis,” 1755 (Ch. R.). Administration granted,
18 May, 1756, to his brother Jonathan Johnson (Essex Probate, 333:
539).

Children born in Rowley :

105-40. Francis, s b. 29 Mar., 1741; was of Newbury, 14 June, 1763 (Essex
Deeds, 59:40).

105-41. Elizabeth, b. 4 Sept., 1743.

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105-42. Hannah, b. 2 Nov., 1746; m. (int. 20 Dec., 1774) David Burbank
of Brentwood.

105-43. A child, d. 11 Sept., 1750.

105-13. John5 Johnson ( John 105-6; Samuel 105-5; Capt. John
105; John of New Haven), born 23 Feb., 1727-8; married (int. in
Ipswich, 4 Apr., 1750) Mary Fitts of Ipswich. She died 24 Mar.,
1788, aged 59 years. He died 4 Jan., 1799, “of a fit had in the road
near plain hill.”

Children of record in Rowley :

105-44. John, 6 b. 3 Mar., 1750-1.

105-45. Nathaniel, b. 25 July, 1753 ; m. Sarah Annable.

105-46. Mary, b. 13 Apr., 1755 ; prob. d. 27 Aug., 1763.

105-47. Paul, bp. 2 Oct., 1757 ; m. 9 Dec., 1779, Hannah Thurlow of New¬
bury; residence, Newbury.

105-48. Moses, bp. 1 Feb., 1761 : d. 28 Sept., 1819, “found dead in a field.”
105-49. Hannah, bp. 9 Oct., 1763 ; prob. d. 26 Oct., 1829.

105-24. Samuel5 Johnson ( Ensign Samuel 105-7; Samuel 105-5;
Capt. John 105; John of New Haven), born 22 Apr., 1748; married
in Newbury, 20 Oct., 1774, Susannah, daughter of Samuel Searle (170-
6). They were dismissed, 4 Jan., 1801, from Second Church in Row-
ley to Winthrop, Me.

Children of record in Rowley :

105-50. Betsey, 6 bp. 9 Mar., 1783 ; m. 20 Jan., 1800, Charles Philbrook of
Clinton, Me.

105-51. Susa Searle, bp. 9 Mar., 1783 ; prob. the Susannah Johnson who
m. 11 Jan., 1797, Thomas Merrill, Jr.

105-52. Rachel, bp. 9 Mar., 1783.

105-53. An infant, d. 30 May, 1782, aged 2 months.

105-54. Deborah Medcalf, bp. 15 June, 1783 ; d. 13 Apr., 1785.

105-55. Lucy, bp. 12 Aug., 1785.

105-56. William, bp. 9 May, 1790.

105-57. Samuel, bp. 9 Sept., 1792.

105-58. Debby, b. 16 Sept., 1796.

105-36. Daniel5 Johnson ( Jonathan 105-11; Samuel 105-5; Capt.
John 105; John of New Haven), baptized 15 Nov., 1741; married 8
Sept., 1768, Bethiah, daughter of Jonathan Smith of Rowley, where
she was born, 1746. She died 11 Apr., 1809. By deed, dated 18 Feb.,
1814, Daniel Johnson sold land in Rowley to Nehemiah and Nathaniel
Johnson (Essex Deeds, 208: 43). He died 13 Apr., 1822, aged 81
years.

Children born in Rowley :

105-59. Abijah,6 b. 18 Dec., 1769; joiner; d. 31 Oct., 1804.

105-60. Jonathan, b. 7 July, 1779.

105-45. Nathaniel6 Johnson (John 105-13; John 105-6; Samuel
105-5; Capt. John 105; John of New Haven), born 25 July, 1753;
married 19 Nov., 1778, Sarah Annable of Ipswich; died 24 July, 1831.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Administration granted 1 Nov., 1831 (Essex Probate, 77: 99). Rev.
soldier. His widow, Sarah, died 1 May, 1833, aged 75 years.

Children born in Rowley :

105-61. Nehemiah,? b. 20 Mar., 1780; m. Abigail Plumer.

105-62. Mary, b. 23 May, 1781; m. 7 July, 1808, Ezra Lunt of Newbury.
105-63. Nathaniel, b. 20 May, 1783 ; net. Elizabeth Todd (203-158).

105-64. Elizabeth, b. 8 Mar., 1785 ; m. 13 Jan., 1818, Benjamin Davis of
Newburyport ; d. in Newburyport, 4 Dec., 1869.

105-65. Sarah, b. 11 May, 1786.

105-66. Hannah, b. 4 Mar., 1788 ; d. 19 June, 1817 ; unm.

105-67. Susan, b. 14 Mar., 1789 ; d. 16 June, 1795.

105-68. Matthew, b. 14 Jan., 1791; m. 29 Sept., 1842, Susan Hale; d. 17
Apr., 1856 (G. S.).

105-69. Moses, b. 1 Nov., 1792; m. 29 Nov., 1824, Sophia Moody; d. 10 Dec.,
1829, without issue.

105-70. Paul, b. 5 Sept., 1794; d. 5 Oct., 1796.

105-71. Benjamin, b. 16 Feb., 1796 ; m. 21 Jan., 1824, Ann Elizabeth Chad-
bourne ; residence, Newburyport; d. 14 Mar., 1843 (Newbury R.).

105-72. Susan, b. 28 June, 1798 ; d. 21 Dec., 1846 ; unm.

105-73. Paul, b. IS Oct., 1800 ; m. in Newbury, 19 Dec., 1833, Harriet
Todd (203-181); residence, Newburyport. She d. in Newbury¬
port, 13 Feb., 1866. Their son, George A., 8 b. in Newburyport,
25 Sept., 1841 ; served in the Civil War as acting ensign, U. S.
Navy; d. in Boston, 29 Feb., 1896; bur. in Newburyport.

105-61. Nehemiah7 Johnson ( Nathaniel 105-45; John 105-13;
John 105-6; Samuel 105-5; Capt. John 105; John of New Haven),
born 20 Mar., 1780; married 5 Dec.., 1820, Abigail, daughter of Samuel
Plumer. She died 19 June, 1861, aged 76 years and 6 mos. He was
blind the later part of his life, and died 9 Dec., 1866. His will was
proved 19 Feb., 1867 (Essex Probate, 43754).

Children born in Rowley :

105-74. Nehemiah,8 b. 23 Dec., 1821; m. (int. 11 Nov., 1849) Ann E. Sin¬
clair of Chelsea ; d. 12 Sept., 1906. Descendant in male line now
(1932) living in Rowley.

105-75. Thomas Gage, b. 1 Nov., 1823; was a sailor; d. in San Francisco,
Cal., 16 Aug., 1858 ; bur. in Lone Mountain Cemetery, San Fran¬
cisco, Cal. ; unm.

105-76. Mary Abigail, b. 4 Dec., 1825 ; m. 11 June, 1857, James H. Brown;

residence, Prescott, Ariz., where she d. 14 July, 1904. He d. in
Oceanside, San Diego Co., Calif., 20 Sept., 1912, aged 81 years.

105-77. Samuel Plumer, b. 24 Sept., 1828 ; m. 21 June, 1869, Mary H.

Proctor ; d. 27 Jan., 1908, without male issue. Their daughter,
Mabel, was b. 5 May, 1870.

105-63. Nathaniel7 Johnson ( Nathaniel 105-45; John 105-13;
John 105-6; Samuel 105-5; Capt. John 105; John of New Haven),
born 20 May, 1783; married 5 Dec., 1815, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph
Todd (203-77); died 22 Nov., 1851. She died 29 Nov., 1851.

Children born in Newburyport :

105-78. Elizabeth, 8 b. 21 Aug., 1816; d. in Newburyport, 24 Sept., 1817.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

105-79. Nathaniel, b. 22 Jan., 1818 ; m. in Ipswich, 5 Dec., 1844, Margaret
B. Rogers of Ipswich. He was a soldier, Co. C, 19 Regt. Mass.
Vols., enlisting, 1861, from Ipswich.

105-80. Joseph, b. 30 Jan., 1820; m. in Newburyport, 28 Feb., 1849, Mary
E. Buswell of Newburyport ; d. 11 Jan., 1899. She d. 25 May,
1915. Descendant in male line now (1932) living in Rowley.

105-81. Elizabeth Ann, b. 26 Oct., 1821 ; d. 25 Oct., 1825.

105-82. Sarah Smith, b. 21 Nov., 1823 ; d. 18 Apr., 1841.

Born in Rowley :

105-83. William Green, b. 28 Apr., 1826 ; m. in Ipswich, 8 June, 1848,*
Elizabeth C. Chaplin (37-106). She d. 4 Feb., 1898. He d. 3 May,
1922.

105- 84. Margaret Ann, b. in Rowley, 25 Jan., 1832; m. Henry Bailey

(10-142).

KILBOURNE KILBORN

106. George2 Kilbourne, freeman 13 May, 1640; had an acre and
half lot on Bradford Street, 1643. He was of Roxbury, 1638, and son
of Thomas,1 who came from Wood Ditton, County Cambridge, to Bos¬
ton in the “Increase,” 1635, and settled in Wethersfield, baptized at
Wood Ditton, 12 Feb., 1612 (Savage). His wife was Elizabeth. He
was mentioned in the will of James Barker (13), as “brother,” 1678.
He died 14 Oct., 1685, as shown by the inventory of his estate (Essex
Probate). His widow, Elizabeth, died 13 Feb., 1697-8 (T. R.). The
entry in the Rowley Church record of deaths is as follows: “Sistr ye
widow Kilborn ffeb. 14, 1698.”

Children born in Rowley :

106- 1. Mary, 3 b. 3 May, 1649.

106-2. Joseph, b. 5 : 2 mo. 1652; m. Mary Trumble (204-7).

106-3. Jacob, b. 10 : 6 mo. 1654 ; one of the “flower of Essex” in Capt.

Lothrop’s company, killed by the Indians 18 Sept., 1675, at Bloody
Brook (Coffin, p. 390) ; unm.

106-4. Samuel, b. 11 : 9 mo. 1656 ; m. Mary Foster (65-1).

106-5. Isaac, b. 26 Jan., 1659-60 ; m. Mary Cheney.

106-6. Elizabeth, b. 1 : 2 mo. 1663 ; m. 6 Sept., 1693, Ephraim Curtice.

She was dismissed, 20 Apr., 1702. from Rowley Church to the
church in Topsfield (Ch. R.).

106-2. Joseph3 Kilbourne (George 106; Thomas of W ethersfield) ,
born 5: 2 mo. 1652; married 30 May 1678, Mary, daughter of John
Trumble (204). The record of his death is as follows: “Joseph Kil-
born, senr slain by y* Indians at Dunstable July 10, 1706” (Ch. R.).
Administration granted 6 May, 1707, to his widow, Mary, and eldest
son, Joseph (Essex Probate, 309: 193). 10 May, 1723, Jeremiah

Chaplin and Ann, his wife; Marcey Kilbourne and Abigail Kilbourne,
daughters of Joseph, deceased, acquit their right to Brother George
Kilbourne and heirs of Brother Joseph, deceased (Essex Probate, 313:
673). His widow, Mary, died 9 Feb., 1715-6.

Children born in Rowley :

106-7. Joseph, 4 b. 20 Oct., 1678 ; bur. 11 Jan., 1678-9.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

106-8. Ann, b. 28 Nov., 1680; m. Jeremiah Chaplin (37-8).

106-9. Joseph, b. 16 Jan., 1683-4; m. Mary Clarke (41-10).

106-10. George, b. 21 Jan., 1686-7; m. Phebe Palmer (134-8).

106-11. Mary, b. 22 Sept., 1689; m. Ephraim Nelson (130-25).

106-12. Elizabeth (Sarah, Ch. R.), b. 22 June, 1692; d. 4 Dec., 1692.

106-13. Abigail, b. 15 July, 1694; m. Richard Clarke (41-7).

106-4. Samuel3 Kilbourne ( George 106; Thomas of Wethers¬
field), born 11: 9 mo. 1656; married 20 Nov., 1682, Mary, daughter
of William Foster (65) ; died 22 Apr., 1722. His will, dated 14 Feb.,
1721-2, mentions wife, Mary; sons Samuel, David, Jedidiah, and Eli-
phalet; granddaughter Mercy Clark, daughter of daughter Hannah, who
was wife of Judah Clark (Essex Probate, 313: 492). His real estate
was divided, 9 Nov., 1752, according to the will, among his sons Samuel,
David, Jedidiah and heirs of son Eliphalet, deceased (Essex Probate,
331: 567-8).

His widow, Mary, died 1 Nov., 1731. Her will, dated 29 Oct., 1731,
mentions herself as widow of Samuel; sons Samuel, David, Jedidiah,
Eliphalet; and grandchild Mercy Clark (Essex Probate, 319: 501).

Children born in Rowley :

106-14. Hannah, 4 b. 2 Oct., 1683; m. Judah Clarke (41-9).

106-15. Samuel, b. 20 July, 1687 ; m. Mary Lowell.

106-16. David, b. 12 Mar., 1689-90 ; m. Elizabeth Fiske.

106-17. Mariah, b. 21 July, 1696; d. 23 Sept. 1710 (G. S.).

106-18. Jedidiah, b. 20 Apr., 1699; m. Susannah Fiske.

106-19. Eliphalet, bp. 20 Oct., 1706; m. Widow Jane Frazer (67-8).

106-5. Isaac3 Kilbourne ( George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield),
born 26 Jan., 1659-60; married 24 July, 1684, Mary, daughter of John2
and Mary (Plummer) Chene^ of Newbury. She was born in New¬
bury, 29 Mar., 1661.

He died 19 Dec., 1713, “dumb & deaf from his birth” (Ch. R.).
Administration granted, 3 May, 1714, to widow, Mary, and eldest son,
Jacob (Essex Probate, 311: 118). The estate was divided, 1 Apr.,
1717: to widow, Mary, one-third; eldest son, Jacob, two shares; son
John, daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Martha, one share each (Essex
Probate, 312: 31).

Children of record in Rowley :

106-20. Elizabeth, 4 b. 10 Sept., 1685 ; m. Joseph Dresser (58-21).

106-21. Martha, b. 23 Nov., 1687 ; m 17 Dec., 1708, Benjamin Smith.

Their home was in Rowley He d. 14 Apr., 1752. She d. 22 Jan.,
1760.

106-22. Jacob, bp. 9 Nov., 1690; m. Dorcas Harris (79-31).

106-23. Mary, b. 17 or 18 Mar., 1696-7 ; m. Thomas Burpee (32-10).

106-24. John, b. 12 May, 1700; was living’, 1722 (Essex Probate, 313:
426). Probably the first settler of Walpole, N. H.

106-9. Joseph4 Kilbourne ( Joseph 106-2; George 106; Thomas
of Wethersfield), born 16 Jan., 1683-4; married 6 June, 1707, Mary,
daughter of John Clarke (41-4) ; died 5 Mar., 1723 (G. S.). Adminis-

KILBOURNE HOUSE, BRADFORD STREET

On lot registered in 1643 to George Kilbourne (106). Isaac Kilbourne (106-5) was living on the lot in 1709

and may have built the house.

KILBOURNE HOUSE, MILLWOOD

Built before 1709 by Samuel Kilbourne (106-4); known in later years as the Dodge House.

Taken down in 1905.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 215

tration granted, 10 Feb., 1723-4, to his widow, Mary (Essex Probate,
314: 29).

His estate was divided 27 Apr., 1741; his widow, “alias Kelley,”
sons Joseph and Ebenezer; daughters Sarah Chapman, Elizabeth Bar¬
ker, Mary Dresser and Hannah Todd, each receiving their share (Essex
Probate, 324: 428).

His widow, Mary, married (2) 5 Dec., 1727, Samuel Kelley, and
died 3 Nov., 1771.

Children born in Rowley :

106-25. Sarah, 5 b. 23 July, 1711; m. 4 Jan., 1731-2, Edward Chapman of
Ipswich, as his second wife. See Ruth Jewett (102-9).

106-26. Elizabeth, b. 5 Nov., 1713; m. James Barker (13-43).

106-27. Mary, b. 3 Jan., 1715-6; m. David Dresser (58-55).

106-28. Johanna, b. 7 Dec., 1717; m. Jeremiah Todd (203-30).

106-29. Joseph, b. 2 July, 1719 ; m. Sarah Thurston.

106-30. Ebenezer, b. 11 Feb., 1720-1 ; m. Abigail Hovey.

106-10. George4 Kilbourne {Joseph 106-2; George 106; Thomas
of Wethersfield ), born 21 Jan., 1686-7; married 13 May, 1712, Phebe,
daughter of Dea. Samuel Palmer (134-1) ; died 8 June, 1758. Admin¬
istration granted, 17 July, 1758, to Jonathan Jewett* (Essex Probate,
335-389). See Essex Probate (336 : 9), for setting off of widow’s dower.
His widow, Phebe, died 10 Sept., 1762.

Children of record in Rowley :

106-31. Mehitable,s b. 6 Feb., 1712-3; m. Jonathan Jewett (103-11).

106-32. Hannah, b. 23 Aug., 1715; m. Mark Platts (147-18).

106-33. Ann, bp. 9 Mar., 1717-8; d. 30 Sept., 1741.

106-34. Phebe, bp. 9 Aug., 1719; d. unm. Adm. granted 6 Jan., 1801, to

Sarah How, wife of Philemon How (Essex Probate, 368 : 155).

106-35. Mary, bp. 26 Mar., 1721 ; m. in Ipswich, 27 Nov., 1753, Samuel
Sterry. He d. “in the army at Menis,” 1755 (Ch. R.). Their
only child, David, was bp. in Rowley, 25 Aug., 1754, and lived
in Stark, Me.

106-36. Jane, bp. 31 Mar., 1723; d. 25 May, 1736.

106-37. Martha, bp., 13 Dec., 1724; d. 3 Dec., 1759 ; unm.

106-38. Sarah, m. 4 July, 1754, Philemon How; d. 22 Apr., 1809, aged 81

years. He d. 5 June, 1819, “near 90.” They had four children

(Linebrook Ch. R.).

106-39. Abigail, bp. 18 Oct., 1730; m. William, son of John Bailey (10-17) ;
d. 27 Jan., 1814, aged 84 years.

106-15. Samuel4 Kilbourne {Samuel 106-4; George 106; Thomas
of Wethersfield), born 20 July, 1687; married (int. 7 Dec., 1734)

* Copy of a paper on file in Essex Probate:

“Rowley July the 17 1758 to the Honerabel Judg of probate that I refuse to
adminester on the esteate of my husbarxde George Kilborn decaset by reseon of
age and desire that youer honer would put in my son Philmon How being with me
on the plase her

Thomas Wood Jun Phebe + Kilborn

John ffowler” mark

(On back.)

“Essex ss July 17 1758 the within named widow Refusing, and five of the
Children out of seven desiring it Adm is granted to Jonathan Jewett who marrid
the Eldest daughter

John Choate J. Prbt.”

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Mary, daughter of Richard Lowell, of Newbury. She died 30 Aug.,
1756. He died 14 Aug., 1761. Administration granted 14 Sept., 1761,
to Jeremiah Searle; mention is made of a son George, over 14 years
of age (Essex Probate, 338: 337).

Children born in Rowley :

106-40. Hepzibah,s d. 18 Dec., 1737, aged 2 years and 7 months (G. S.
Georgetown ) .

106-41. Mary, b. 10 Sept., 1737 ; m. Solomon Cram of Lyndsboro’, N. H.
106-42. Eliphalet, b. 30 Oct., 1739 ; d. 11 Feb., 1749-50.

106-43. George, b. 22 July, 1743 ; m. Elizabeth Britt ; had eleven children ;
residence, Newburyport, where he d. 7 June, 1818.

106-44. Bichard, b. 27 Feb., 1745-6 ; d. 25 Jan., 1749-50.

106-16. David4 Kilbourne ( Samuel 106-4; George 106; Thomas
of Wethersfield), born 12 Mar., 1689-90; married (int. 25 Jan., 1723-
4) Elizabeth Fiske of Ipswich. She died 30 Apr., 1731. He married
(2) in Andover, 16 Dec., 1731, Ruth Fiske of Andover. He moved to
Lunenburg about 1765 and died there, 1776.

Children born in Rowley :

106-45. An infant, s d. 6 Nov., 1732.

106-46. David, b. 10 Oct., 1733 ; d. 6 Jan., 1733-4.

106-47. David, b. 22 Nov., 1734; d. 5 Dec., 1736.

106-48. Jonathan, b. 15 Nov., 1737 ; m. 22 July, 1760, Elizabeth Nelson
(130-75).

106-49. David, b. 2 Mar., 1738-9.

106-50. Ruth, b. 15 June, 1740 ; d. 1746.

106-51. Samuel, b. 12 Apr., 1742; d. 16 Jan., 1746-7.

106-52. William, b. 9 Mar.. 1743-4; m. in Ipswich, 3 Nov., 1767, Mercy
Smith.

106-53. Lydia, b. 22 May, 1746.

106-54. Ruth, b. 24 Feb., 1747-8.

106-55. Samuel, b. 10 Nov., 1749.

106-56. Maria, b. 15 July, 1753.

106-18. Jedidiah4 Kilbourne ( Samuel 106-4; George 106;
Thomas of Wethersfield), born 20 Apr., 1699; married (int. 22 Mar.,
1723-4) Susannah Fiske of Ipswich. He was styled “cornet,” and
died 4 Feb., 1759. His will, dated 3 Feb., 1759, mentions wife, Susan¬
nah ; daughters Elizabeth Adams, Abigail, Susannah, and Hannah ;
sons Jedidiah and Sampson (Essex Probate, 336: 75). His widow,
Susannah, died 27 Sept., 1764.

Children of record in Rowley :

106-57. Jedidiah, s bp. 15 Aug., 1725; m. Hannah Platts (147-21).

106-58. Sampson, bp. 23 Mar., 1728-9 ; m. Rebecca, daughter of Thomas
Pickard (145-22).

106-59. Elizabeth, b. 16 May, 1732 ; m. in Ipswich, 10 June, 1755, John
Adams of Rowley.

106-60. Abigail, b. 18 Nov., 1733 ; m. 10 Mar., 1760, Jonathan Smith of
Danvers.

Hannah, b. 4 May, 1735 ; d. 14 Dec., 1737.

106-61.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 21 7

106-62. Susannah, b. 19 May, 1737 ; m. 11 May, 1763, Ephraim Cowen of
Dunstable.

106-63. Hannah, b. 3 July, 1739 ; m. David Bailey (10-63).

106-19. Dr. Eliphalet4 Kilbourne ( Samuel 106-4; George 106;
Thomas of Wethersfield ), baptized 20 Oct., 1706; married* in Hamp¬
ton Falls, N. H., 2 Sept., 1745, Jane, widow of Nathan Frazer (67-8).
He was a physician, and died 4 June, 1752, in his 46th year (G. S.).
Administration granted, 13 June, 1752, to his widow, Jane (Essex
Probate, 330: 490). She married (3) 2 May, 1754, Aaron Wood of
Boxford (then of Rowley), and died in Boxford, 15 June, 1775 (G. S.
Boxford).

Child born in Rowley :

106-64. Jane, s b. 15 Apr., 1746 ; m. in Boxford, 5 May, 1768, Rev. Samuel
Williams of Bradford.

106-22. Jacob4 Kilbourne ( Isaac 106-5; George 106; Thomas of
Wethersfield ), baptized 9 Nov., 1690; married (int. 8 Sept., 1716)
Dorcas, daughter of Timothy Harris (79-7). They moved to Lancas¬
ter before 21 May, 1734. She was dismissed, 17 Feb., 1744-5, from
Rowley Church to the Second Church in Lancaster.

Children of record in Rowley :

106-65. Isaac J b. 15 Oct., 1717 (father’s name appears on T. R. as Isaac,
but in Ch. R. it is Jacob) ; m. 10 May, 1744, Johanna, widow of
Aaron Clarke (41-37). He was then of Lancaster; d. before
10 Sept., 1764.

106-66. Elizabeth, bp. 3 Mar., 1722-3.

106-67. Joseph, bp. 17 Mar., 1727-8; m. 22 Jan., 1752, Mary Sawyer, “both
of Lancaster” (Lancaster R.).

106-29. Lieut. Joseph5 Kilbourne ( Joseph 106-9; Joseph 106-2 ;
George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield), born 2 July, 1719; married 17
Dec., 1741, Sarah, daughter of Daniel Thurston (199-1). She died
9 Sept., 1753. He married (2) 6 Mar., 1755, Dorothy, daughter of
Dea. Francis Pickard (145-13). She died 12 Aug., 1793 (G. S.).
He married (3) 13 May, 1794 (Patty) Martha, daughter of Price
Hidden (87-30). He died 25 Sept., 1806. His widow, Martha, mar¬
ried (2) 8 Feb., 1808, Elkanah Copeland, and died 5 July, 1854.

By deed, dated 24 June, 1788, Joseph Kilbourne, Joseph Kilbourne,
Jr., Thomas Kilbourne, Thomas Green and Lydia, his wife, Jonathan
Pickard and Mary, his wife, Edward Saunders, Jr., and Sarah, his
wife, all of Rowley, convey land in Rowley to John Jewett (Essex
Deeds, 152: 3).

Children born in Rowley :

106-68. Daniel,6 b. 6 Oct., 1742 ; m. Elizabeth Goodhue.

106-69. Joseph, b. 31 Aug., 1745 ; m. Ruth Smith.

* This was probably the second marriage of Dr. Kilbourne, as Rowley Church
Records show that “Eliph Kilborns wife owned the covenent” 24 April, 1726. We
find no record of intention of marriage or marriage of Dr. Kilbourne, except as
above.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

\

106-70. Lydia, b. 29 Oct., 1748 ; m. 28 Apr., 1769, Thomas Green of Ipswich.

They lived in Rowley, where the births of their eight children
are recorded. They moved to Waterford, Me., 1788.

106-71. Mary, b. 21 July, 1751; m. Jonathan Pickard (145-71).

106-72. Thomas, b. 3 Sept., 1753 ; m. Anna Plumer.

106-30. Ebenezer5 Kilbourne ( Joseph 106-9; Joseph 106-2;
George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield), born 11 Feb., 1720-1; married
in Topsfield, 2 Aug., 1743, Abigail Hovey of Topsfield. She died 24
Dee., 1804, aged 89 years. He died 24 Hoy., 1808; residence, Rowley.

Children of record in Rowley :

106-73. Joseph, 6 bp. 1 July, 1744 ; d. 17 July, 1744.

106-74. Mary, bp. 7 July, 1745; d. young.

106-75. Ann, bp. 9 Aug., 1747; d. 21 Oct., 1750.

106-76. Abigail, b. 12 Oct., 1750; m. John Sawyer (164-31).

106-77. Anne, b. 1 Feb., 1753 ; d. 23 Nov., 1808 ; unm.

106-78. Ivory, b. 1 Apr., 1755 ; m. 22 Aug., 1780, Hannah Pickard ; of
Scarborough, 1809.

106-79. Dorcas, twin, b. 16 May, 1757 ; d. 9 June, 1759.

106-80. Elizabeth, twin, b. 16 May, 1757 ; d. 6 Feb., 1821 ; unm.

106-81. Mary, b. about 1759 ; d. 27 Feb., 1814, aged 55 years.

106-57. Jedldiah5 Kilbourne ( Jedidiah 106-18; Samuel 106-4;
George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield), baptized 15 Aug., 1725; mar¬
ried 7 Hoy., 1749, Hannah, daughter of James Platts (147-10) ; re¬
moved to Boscawen, N. H. Rev. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

106-82. Nathan, 6 b. 21 Nov., 1750 ; m. in Newbury, 12 June, 1777, Sarah
Plumer, “both of Newbury.” Rev. soldier.

106-83. Eliphalet, b. 13 Dec., 1752 ; m. in Newbury, 23 Dec., 1779, Mary
Thorla, “both of Newbury.” Rev. soldier.

106-84. Lucy, b. 10 Jan., 1754 (10 Jan., 1755, Danvers R.) ; m. 4 Feb.,
1778, William Southwick of Danvers.

106-85. Mercy, b. 14 Apr., 1757.

106-86. Hannah, b. 13 Feb., 1760.

106-87. Susanna, b. 8 Dec., 1762 ; d. 2 Oct., 1782 ; unm.

106-88. Jedidiah, b. 22 June, 1766.

106-89. Nathaniel, b. 22 Nov., 1768.

106-58. Sampson5 Kilbourne (Jedidiah 106-18; Samuel 106-4;
George 106; Thomas of W ether s field) , baptized 23 Mar., 1728-9; mar¬
ried 15 Apr., 1749, Rebecca, daughter of Thomas Pickard (145-22) ;
died 28 May, 1761. Administration granted, 20 July, 1761, to Daniel
Clarke of Rowley (Essex Probate, 338: 268). His widow, Rebecca,
died — JMy, 1776. Administration granted, 8 Apr., 1777, to her
daughter, Huldah Kilbourne (Essex Probate, 352: 359).

Children born in Rowley.

106-90. Paul, 6 b. 29 Apr., 1750; m. 7 Feb., 1773, Mehitable Nelson; d. 10
Sept., 1782. Rev. soldier. Their daughter, Betty,7 was b. in
Rowley, 19 Dec., 1773.

106-91. Huldah, b. 1 Sept., 1753 ; m. Eben Todd (203-74).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

106-92. John, b. 28 July, 1756 ; m. in Ipswich, 9 Feb., 1780, Mary How,
“both of Rowley.” Their dau., Rebecca, 7 was bp. in Rowley, 29
Apr., 1781. Removed to Bridgton, Me., where the births of nine
children are recorded. She d. there 26 Feb., 1836. He d. there
8 Sept., 1842. Rev. soldier.

106-93. Rebecca, b. 16 Jan., 1760; d. 25 Feb., 1774.

106-68. Daniel6 Kilbourne (Lieut. Joseph 106-29; Joseph 106-9;
Joseph 106-2; George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield ), born 6 Oct., 1.742;
married (int. 21 Sept., 1765) Mrs. Elizabeth Goodhue of Ipswich. He
was drowned, 10 Ang., 1770 (Ch. R.), “in the Cow Bridge Creek”
(Gage). His widow, Elizabeth, married (2) Moses Sawyer (164-29).

Child born in Rowley :

106-94. Sabah, 7 b. 1 Sept., 1767; m. 10 May, 1787, Edward Saunders, Jr.;

d. 30 Dec., 1793. By deed, dated 29 Sept., 1807, Joseph Kilbourne
of Ipswich and Thomas Kilbourne of Boscawen, N. H., children
of Joseph Kilbourne, late of Rowley, gentleman, deceased, and
devisees named in the last will of said deceased, convey to Ednah
Saunders of Rowley, a minor (with Edward Saunders, Jr., guard¬
ian), only surviving legal representative of Daniel Kilbourne,
late of Rowley, deceased, certain land in Rowley, as she was
wrongfully omitted in said will (Essex Deeds, 75: 188). Ednah
Saunders d. 29 Sept., 1811, aged 23 years; unm.

106-69. Joseph6 Kilbourne (Lieut. Joseph 106-29; Joseph 106-9;
Joseph 106-2; George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield) , born 31 Aug.,
1745; married 25 May, 1769, Ruth Smith. They lived in Ipswich
several years; moved to Rowley, 1808. She died 3 Feb., 1811. He
married (2) (int. 1 Aug., 1811) Hannah, daughter of Moses Stickney
(189-51), and died 13 July, 1813. His widow, Hannah, died 19 Eeb.,
1853.

Children of record in Rowley :

106-95. Joseph, 7 b. 27 July, 1770 ; m. in Ipswich, 9 Aug., 1795, Elizabeth
Smith of Ipswich; d. in Georgetown, Va., 24 Oct., 1795 (Ipswich
R.).

106-96. Elizabeth, b. 20 Oct., 1772.

106-97. Daniel, b. 28 Sept., 1775 ; d. 26 Mar., 1812.

106-98. Moses, b. 26 Dec., 1777 ; lost at sea, Oct., 1796 (Ipswich R.).

106-99. Thomas, bp. 28 May, 1780.

And probably

Isaac, who wTas of Waterford, Me., about 1808.

106-72. Thomas6 Kilbourne (Lieut. Joseph 106-29; Joseph 106-
9; Joseph 106-2; George 106; Thomas of Wethersfield), born 3 Sept.,
1753; married in Newbury, 17 Oct., 1780, Anna Plumer of Newbury.
23 May, 1810, Thomas Kilbourne and Anna, his wife, of Boscawen,
N. H., release to David Plumer of Newbury, Mass., all their interest
in the estate of their honored father, John Plumer, deceased (Essex
Deeds, 212: 236). Rev. soldier.

Child born in Rowley :

106-100. Daniel, 7 b. 1 Mar., 1781.

Children born in Newbury :

106-101. Abigail, b. 7 Sept., 1783.

220 Early Settlers of Bowley, Massachusetts

106-102. Ruth, b. 18 Dec., 1790.

106-103. Thomas, b. 14 Dec., 1792. See Hist, of Waterford, Me.

106-104. John, b. 12 Nov., 1794.

KEMBALL KIMBALL

107. Abigail Kemball ( Kimball ), adult, was admitted to Rowley
Church, 7 June, 1696. Daniel Morrison of Newbury married in Row-
ley, 25 Nov., 1712, Abigail Kimball of Rowley.

KIMBALL

108. Benjamin2 Kimball, son of Richard,1 of Ipswich, married
in Salisbury, 16 : 2 mo. 1660, Mercy, daughter of Robert Haseltine
(83). He moved about 1664, to that part of Rowley then called Merri¬
mack Village, where he died 11 June, 1696, aged 60 years (G. S. Brad¬
ford). His widow, Mercy, died 5 Jan., 1707-8 (G. S. Bradford).

Children of record in Rowley :

108-1. Mary, 3 b. 27: 10 mo. (Dec.) 1663.

108-2. Mercy, bur. 5 Feb., 1663-4 ; probably same as Mary above.

108-3. Richard, b. 3 Dec., 1664.

KIMBALL

109. John3 Kimball, grandson of Richard1 of Ipswich, lived “at
Village,” now Boxford. His wife, Sarah, was admitted to Rowley
Church, 31 Mar., 1677.

Children of record in Rowley :

109-1. Elizabeth,* bp. 9 May, 1680.

109- 2. Hannah, bp. 10 Sept., 1682.

KINGSBURY

110. Henry1 Kingsbury, with wife Susannah, was of Ipswich,
1648, of Rowley, 1656 and 1663, and of Haverhill, 1668 (Essex Deeds).
She died in Haverhill 21 Feb., 1679 (Savage). He died in Haverhill,
1 Oct., 1687, aged 77 years (Ct. R.).

Child of record in Rowley :

110- 1. John, 2 b. 28 July, 1667.

KIRK

111. Mary Kirk was admitted to Rowley Church, 15 Oct., 1693.
We find no other mention of her.

LAMBERT

112. Francis1 Lambert, freeman 13 May, 1640, had a two-acre
house lot, 1643. He brought with him his wife, Jane Barker. He was
buried 23 : 7 mo. 1647. His will, dated 20 Sept., 1647, mentions wife,
Jane; eldest son, John; daughter Ann; son Jonathan; son Gershom;

221

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

“my sonne Thomas which I freely give unto my Brother Thomas Bar¬
ker” (Essex Probate). The same children are mentioned in the will
of Widow Jane Lambert, 24 May, 1659 (Essex Probate). His widow,
Jane, was buried 7 June, 1659. See Charles Browne (30).

Children (birth dates from Rowle3r Record) :

112-1. John, 2 b. prob. in England; m. Abigail Hutchinson.

112-2. Thomas, b. prob. in England; bur. 18: 12 mo. 1644.

112-3. Ann, b. prob. in England; m. Thomas Nelson (130-2).

112-4. Jonathan, b. 20: 11 mo. (Jan.) 1639. Adrn. granted 5 May, 1664,
to brother John Lambert. Inventory, Essex Probate, mentions
a debt “due to the Ship doctor,” of 15s.

112-5. Gershom, b. 16: 1 mo. (Mar.) 1643; bur. 17: 1 mo. 1663. His will
dated 16 Mar., 1663-4, mentions Aunt Rodgers, Bro. John Lam¬
bert ; Bro. Thomas Nelson ; John Spofford ; Charles Brown ; Rich¬
ard Baton ; Cousin Mary Browne ; Cousin Elizabeth Platts ; Bro.
Thomas Lambert ; and the children “which my sister Ann hath
by my brother Thomas Nelson” (Essex Probate, Coffin’s copies,
1 : 429).

112-6. Thomas, b. 3 : 2 mo. (Apr.) 1645; m. Edna Northend (132-1).

112-1. John2 Lambert ( Francis 112), born probably in England;
married 14 May, 1662, Abigail, daughter of Richard Hutchinson of
Salem, who mentions her in his will of 19 Jan., 1679 (Essex Probate,
302: 30).

He was buried 6 Nov., 1667. His widow, Abigail, married (2) be¬
fore Dec., 1670,* Anthony Ashby of Salem, as his second wife (Essex
Deeds, 39: 48). Ashby was later of Bradford, where two daughters
were born. In 1677 “Mr Antony Ashby” was in Abel Langley’s tith-
ing-man’s district in Rowley (Rowley R.).

Children born in Rowley :

112-7. Gershom, s b. 29 July, 1664; by deed, dated 15 Sept., 1685, he con¬
veyed. to Joseph Jewett f 101-8), then of Ipswich, all his real
estate in Rowley (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips. : 118). He was of New
London, Conn., 17 Nov., 1691 (Essex Deeds, 9:25). He m. (prob.
in Stonington, Conn.) Deborah, daughter of John Frink (Savage).

112-8. Abigail, b. 9 : 10 mo. (Dec.) 1665; m. James Tenney (195-5).

112-6. Lieut. Thomas2 Lambert ( Francis 112), born 3: 2 mo.
1645; adopted by his uncle Thomas Barker (12) and received from
him and his aunt Rogers a large estate. He married 4 Nov., 1669,
Edna, daughter of Ezekiel Northend (132). He died 13 Sept., 1685.
His widow, Edna, married (2) Ensign Andrew Stickney (189-6).

Children of record in Rowley :

112 - 9. Mary, 3 b. 6 Feb., 1670-1 ; bur. 19 Apr., 1687.

112-10. Rebecca, bp. 15 June, 1673 ; bur. 12 Mar., 1677-8.

112-11. Nathan, b. 28 Feb., 1675-6; bur. 7 Nov., 1680.

112-12. Thomas, b. 8 Apr., 1678 ; m. Sarah Hammond (75-3).

112-13. Rebecca, bp. 25 Apr., 1680; d. young.

* By deed, dated 25 Dec., 1670, Anthony Ashby of Salem and Abigail, his wife,
convey to Nathaniel “Bradle” a dwelling-house and land in Salem (Essex Deeds,
3: 178). He was of New London, Conn., 9 June, 1704 (Essex Deeds, 39: 48).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

112-14. Nathan, b. 7 Dec., 1681 ; d. — Aug-., 1693.

112-15. Jane, b. 10 Sept., 1685; m. Mark Prime (153-5).

112-12. Hon. Thomas3 Lambert (Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis
112), born 8 Apr., 1678; married, in Watertown, 19 Dec., 1699, Sarah,
daughter of Thomas Hammond (75). He was town clerk for thirty-
five years, and died 30 June, 1755 (G. S.). His will, dated 25 Dec.,
1754, mentions wife, Sarah; son Thomas; son Nathan; daughter Mary
Clarke; daughter Hannah Jewett; daughter Jane Osborne; grandchil¬
dren Sarah and Ednah Woodman (Essex Probate, 333: 190).

His widow, Sarah, died 11 July, 1759 (G. S.). Her will, dated 11
Apr., 1759, mentions sons-in-law Daniel Clarke and George Jewett;
daughter Mary Clarke; daughter Hannah Jewett; daughter Jane
Osborne; grandchildren Sarah and Ednah Woodman; sons Thomas and
Nathan (Essex Probate, 336: 328).

The house he built in 1699 is now (1932) owned and occupied by
his descendant, Mrs. Knight Dexter (Ruth Lambert) Cheney. It is
on the lot registered in 1643 to Thomas Barker (12).

Children born in Bowley :

112-16. Mary, 4 b. 7 June, 1702; m. 29 July, 1731, Daniel Clarke. He d.
26 Aug., 1764. She d. 1 Mar., 1765.

112-17. Sarah, b. 25 Aug., 1704; m. 18 July, 1729, Stephen Woodman of
Bradford; d. 2 July, 1736 (G. S. Bradford).

112-18. Hannah, b. 15 Nov., 1706; m. George Jewett (101-78).

112-19. Ednah, b. 20 Feb., 1708-9; d. 13 Mar., 1728-9; unm. (G. S.).

112-20. Thomas, b. 14 Aug., 1711; m. Elizabeth Hobson (89-14).

112-21. Jane, b. 1 Nov., 1713 ; m. 12 Oct., 1738, John Osborne.

112-22. Nathan, b. 11 Feb., 1715-6; m. Deborah Perley.

112-23. Jonathan, b. 13 July, 1718; d. 5 Jan., 1724-5, “scald to death”
(Ch. E.) (G. S.).

112-24. Ltjci, b. 26 Sept., 1721; d. 5 May, 1736 (G. S.).

112-20. Thomas4 Lambert (Hon. Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas
112-6; Francis 112), born 14 xAug., 1711; married 13 Oct., 1732, Eliza¬
beth, daughter of Dea. Humphre)^ Hobson (89-4). She died 6 July,
1749 (G. S.). He married (2) in Ipswich, 7 Feb., 1760, Widow Anna
(Lord) Kimball of Ipswich; died 9 Apr. (17 Apr. G. S.), 1775. His
will, dated 6 Mar., 1771, mentions wife, Hannah, and her mother Lord;
son Thomas; son Jonathan; son Nathaniel; daughter Elizabeth Cressey;
daughter Sarah Mighill; daughter Mehitable Lambert (Essex Probate,
351: 263). His widow, Anna, died 27 Aug. (28 Aug. G. S.), 1806.

Children born in Bowley :

112-25. Elizabeth, s b. 3 Dec., 1732 ; m. 21 Nov., 1752, Moses Eichards.
He d. 29 May, 1756. She m. (2) Mark Cressey (48-16).

112-26. Sarah, b. 20 Sept., 1735 ; m. Jeremiah Mighill (127-33).

112-27. Mehitable, b. 10 Dec., 1738 ; d. 11 Feb., 1755.

112-28. Jonathan, b. 18 Apr., 1743 ; d. 29 Aug., 1760.

112-29. Thomas, b. 10 Mar., 1747-8; m. Apphia Gage (69-32).

112-30. Mehitable, b. 24 July, 1761; m. 24 Aug., 1784, Samuel Lancaster;
d. in Ipswich, 25 Mar., 1843 ; bur. in Bowley.

LAMBERT HOUSE, BAY ROAD

Built in 1699 by Thomas Lambert (112-12), on lot registered in 1643 to Thomas Barker (12).

MIGHILL HOUSE, BALD PATE ROAD, GEORGETOWN
Built in 1733 by Dea. Stephen Mighill (127-26). Now known as Baldpate Inn.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

112-31. Jonathan, b. 2 Dec., 1763 ; m. Hannah Gage (69-40).

112-32. Nathaniel, b. 6 Feb., 1765 ; m. Dorothy Pickard (145-120).

112-22. Nathan4 Lambert {Hon. Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas
112-6; Francis 112), born 11 Feb., 1715-6; married (int. 10 Nov.,
1750) Deborah, daughter of Stephen Perley of Ipswich. She died 25
Jan., 1754, in her 38th year (G-. S.). He married (2) 8 July, 1756,
Mercy, daughter of William Gage (69-2) ; died — Mar., 1795. His
will, dated 29 Nov., 1794, mentions wife, Mercy; son Nathan; daughter-
in-law Abigail Lambert; grandson John Lambert (Essex Probate, 363:
530). His widow, Mercy, died 28 Nov., 1799.

Children of record in Rowley :

112-33. Nathan, 5 b. 4 Jan., 1753 ; m. Abigail Prime (153-40).

112-34. David, bp. 2 Oct., 1757 ; d. in infancy.

112-29. Thomas5 Lambert {Thomas 112-20; Hon. Thomas 112-
12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 10 Mar., 1747-8; married
14 Apr., 1772, Apphia, daughter of Col. Thomas Gage (69-21); died

11 Dec., 1793 (G. S.). Rev. soldier. Administration granted 4 Mar.,
1794, to his widow, Apphia Lambert (Essex Probate, 363: 145). She
died 24 Nov., 1825 (G. S.). Her will, dated 1 July, 1823, mentions
herself as of Rowley and as “being advanced in age”; son William
Lambert; son Thomas Lambert; daughter Elizabeth Cogswell; daugh¬
ter Anna Proctor; “children daughter Apphia Nelson has at my de¬
cease; three children of my daughter Mehitable Proctor, late wife of
Dr. John Proctor of Boscawen, viz : Augustus L. Proctor, George A.
Proctor and Mary E. Proctor; Abraham Fairweather, a negro man
servant, to have $20”; daughter Sarah Todd; daughter Mehitable Proc¬
tor, dec’d; son-in-law Edward Todd, executor (Essex Probate).

Children born in Rowley :

112-35. William, 6 b. 22 July, 1772 ; m. Abigail Ricker.

112-36. Elizabeth, b. 4 Mar., 1774; m. 1 Nov., 1794, Northend Cogswell
of Berwick.

112-37. Thomas, twin, b. 19 Feb., 1776; d. 9 May, 1778.

112-38. Apphia, twin, b. 19 Feb., 1776; m. Stephen M. Nelson (130-152).

112-39. Anna, b. 19 Mar., 1779 ; m. 11 Mar., 1802, Dr. Benjamin Proctor.
He d. 10 Dec., 1840. She d. 20 Jan., 1851.

112-40. Thomas, b. 13 Sept., 1781 ; m. Olive Aspinwall.

112-41. Mehitable, b. 8 Jan., 1787 ; m. 31 Aug., 1814, Dr. John Proctor of
Amesbury.

112-42. Sarah, b. 4 Mar., 1792; m. Edward Todd (203-103).

112-31. Jonathan5 Lambert {Thomas 112-20; Hon. Thomas 112-
12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 2 Dec., 1763; married
5 Mar., 1796, Hannah, daughter of William Gage (69-34) ; died 5
Nov., 1837. Rev. soldier. (Monument). His widow, Hannah, died

12 Sept., 1869.

Children born in Rowley :

112-43. William Gage,s b. 29 Mar., 1798 ; m. Sally Perley.

224 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

112-44. Thomas,* b. 21 Sept., 1800; d. 9 June, 1840; unm.

112-45. Frederick, b. 3 June, 1803 ; m. in Newbury, 24 May, 1827, Mary
Ann Jewett (100-257). They had three children born in Row-
ley. They moved away before 1838. She d. 23 Oct., 1838. (Monu¬
ment in Rowley.)

112-46. Ann Lord, b. 5 Feb., 1805 ; m. 13 Dec., 1831, Benjamin H. Smith,
as his second wife; d. 13 Oct., 1882, without issue.

112-47. Alfred, b. 9 Apr., 1807 ; d. 24 Aug., 1808.

112-48. Hannah Mighill, b. 22 Sept., 1810; d. 30 Aug., 1888 ; unm.

112-49. Elizabeth Gage, b. 18 Apr., 1813; d. 9 Apr., 1904; unm.

112-50. Mehitable, b. 22 June, 1816; d. 6 May, 1901; unm.

112-51. Mary Gage, b. 23 Aug., 1820; d. in Newburyport, 8 Jan., 1907; unm.
112-52. Jonathan, b. 9 Sept., 1822; d. 16 Sept., 1822.

112-32. Rev. Nathaniel5 Lambert ( Thomas 112-20; Hon.
Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 6 Feb.,
1765; Brown University, 1787; ordained and installed as a Congrega¬
tional Minister at Newbury, Vt., 17 Nov., 1790; married in Rowley,
23 May, 1791, Dorothy (Dolly), daughter of Joshua Pickard (145-
70). She died in Newbury, Vt., 16 July, 1797, aged 29 years (G. S.
Newbury, Vt.).

He married (2) in Greenfield, Mass., 9 Sept., 1798, Abigail, daugh¬
ter of the Rev. Roger Newton, of Greenfield. He was installed pastor
of the church in Lyme, N. H., 1 Jan., 1811; resigned 6 Sept., 1820,
and represented the town of Lyme in the General Court during the
next eight years. He died 15 Dec., 1838 (G. S. Lyme, N. H.). His
widow, Abigail, died in Lyme, 23 Mar., 1850, aged 78 years.

Children born in Newbury, Vt. :

112-53. Nathaniel, 6 b. 15 Feb., 1792; moved to Rowley, and m. (int. in
Rowley, 2 Nov., 1822) Anstiss, daughter of John and Hannah
(Mighill 127-48) Perley of Rowley; she was b. in Rowley, 8 Mar.,
1793, and d. in Boston, 12 June, 1831. He d. in Georgetown,
9 Dec., 1881. Their son, William Kilham, was b. in Rowley, 12
Sept., 1823.

112-54. Roger Newton, b. 24 Sept., 1799; was a physician ; d. in Lyme,
N. H., 9 Oct., 1836; unm.

112-55. Thomas, b. 16 June, 1807; m. in Lowell, 27 Jan., 1845, Harriet
Waite of Lyme, N. H.

112-33. Nathan5 Lambert ( Nathan 112-22; Hon. Thomas 112-
12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 4 Jan., 1753; married
26 Jan., 1775, Abigail, daughter of Thomas Prime (153-16). She died
4 Jan., 1814 (G. S.). He died 18 July, 1831 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

112-56. A child, e d. — Dec., 1775.

112-57. John, b. 29 Mar., 1779 ; m. Sarah Bradstreet (25-75).

112-35. William6 Lambert ( Thomas 112-29; Thomas 112-20;
Hon. Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 22
July, 1772; Dartmouth College, 1798; married in Rollinsford, N. H.,

* “Thomas Lambert, jun., of Rowley, may take the name of Thomas Merrill
Lambert” (Act approved 12 June, 1824).

225

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

— Oct., 1807, Abigail, daughter of Capt. Ebenezer Ricker of Rollins-
ford, where she was born 28 Feb., 1779. He read law with the Hon.
Dudley Hubbard of South Berwick, Me., and settled in practice there;
after several years he moved to Somersworth, N. H. (P. R.).

He died in Gloucester, Mass., 11 Dec., 1824 (G. S. Rowley).

His widow, Abigail, died in Charlestown, 31 May, 1869 (P. R.).
Children :

112-58. Thomas Bicker, 7 b. in South Berwick, Me., 2 July, 1809 ; d. in
Boston, 4 Feb., 1892.

112-59. Lucy Hill, b. in Somersworth, N. H., 28 Apr., 1814; m. John P.

Hale, U. S. Senator from N. H. ; d. in Washington, D. C., 29 Mar.,
1902.

312-60. Margaret Elizabeth, b. in Somersworth, N. H., — Sept., 1819;
d. there — Oct., 1819.

112-40. Thomas6 Lambert ( Thomas 112-29; Thomas 112-20;
Hon. Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 13
Sept., 1781; married in Salem, 18 Apr., 1805, Olive, daughter of John
and Nancy (Spurr) Aspinwall of Canton, Mass.

They lived in Salem until after 1811, then moved to Rowley. He
was a soldier in the last war with England, serving in Capt. Whittier’s
Company, Mass. Militia, from 19 Sept., to 9 Nov., 1814. He died in
Rowley, 6 Mar., 1825 (G. S.).

His widow, Olive, married (2) in Cambridge, 17 May, 1827, Jonas
Lee Barnes of Salem, and died, his widow, in Georgetown, 16 Jan.,
1869; buried in Needham, Mass. (P. R.). Jonas Lee Barnes died in
Cambridgeport, Mass., 5 May, 1853.

Children born in Salem (Family Becord) :

112-61. Emily, 7 b. 1806; m. in Danvers, 17 Oct., 1837, Charles D. Bacon,
and lived in Boston; d. in Chelsea, — Oct., 1847.

112-62. Olive, b. 22 May, 1807 ; m. 5 June, 1833, David Smith of Bowley ;
d. 10 Nov., 1859.

112-63. Charles, b. 17 Jan., 1811 ; m. 22 or 23 Oct., 1835, Mary Ann Upton
of Danvers, where she was b. 17 Aug., 1815. He was a merchant
in Danvers, and d. there 25 Nov., 1852. Of his three children,
but one survived him, viz., Emily Augusta, 8 b. in Danvers, 16
Oct., 1836 ; m. Edward Todd (203-177).

112-43. William Gage6 Lambert ( Jonathan 112-31; Thomas 112-
20; Hon. Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born
29 Mar., 1798; married in Boxford, 9 May, 1820, Sally, daughter of
Phineas and Sally (Gould) Perley of Boxford. He taught school for
a short time and at the age of twenty-one commenced the dry goods
business for himself in Boston. In 1840 he moved to New York and
entered into the commission business with Frederick H. Wolcott but
returned to Boston in 1844, and became a partner in the firm of
A. & A. Lawrence & Co. He removed to New York about 1856, where
he represented his firm for some years in establishing branch houses,
later connecting himself in New York with George D. Richardson of
Boston. He died in New York City, 24 Dec., 1882. His widow, Sally,
died there, 31 Dec., 1875.

226

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts
Children :

112-64. Alfred, 7 b. 5 July, 1822; m 27 Sept., 1849, Elizabeth Sargent of
Leicester, Mass.

112-65. William Gage, b. in Boston, 8 Aug., 1824 ; m. Conception Garcia.
112-66. James Henry, m. Josephine King.

112-67. Edward Wilberforce, b. 15 Feb., 1831; m. Martha Waldron.

112-68. Sarah Perley, b. — May, 1834 ; m. Charles H. Leeds.

112-69. Ellen Louise, b. 1836.

An adopted son, George, who was older than the other children.

112-57. John6 Lambert ( Nathan 112-33; Nathan 112-22; Hon.
Thomas 112-12; Lieut. Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born 29 Mar.,
1779 ; married 20 Dec., 1804, Sarah, daughter of Nathaniel Bradstreet
(25-55) ; died 21 June, 1827 (G. S.). His widow, Sarah, died 18 Mar.,
1865, aged 83 years, 4 months (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

112-70. Abigail Primer b. 14 June, 1805; m. Nathaniel Cressey (48-69).
112-71. Maria, b. 26 Oct., 1806; d. 26 Jan., 1895; unm.

112-72. John, b. 21 Mar., 1808; m. 27 Nov., 1832, Ruth Ann Perley. She
d. 31 Jan., 1890. He d. 15 Feb., 1899, without issue.

112-73. Harriet, twin, b. 10 July, 1812; m. William P. Hobson (89-82).

112-74. Emily, twin, b. 10 July, 1812; m. 29 May, 1834, John M. Richards;
d. 1 Aug., 1868 (G. S.).

112-75. Hannah Bradstreet, b. 2 Sept., 1815; d. 15 Sept., 1842; unm.
(G. S.).

112-76. George Nathan, b. 4 Jan., 1821 ; m. 27 Nov., 1844, Sarah J. Perley.

She d. 1 Mar., 1865. He m. (2) Mary, widow of Nathaniel Prime
(153-54) ; d. 30 Jan., 1900, without male issue surviving.

112-67. Edward Wilberforce7 Lambert (William Gage 112-43;
Jonathan 112-31; Thomas 112-20; Hon. Thomas 112-12; Lieut.
Thomas 112-6; Francis 112), born in Boston, 15 Feb., 1831; married
9 Sept., 1858, Martha, daughter of Samuel W. and Martha (Melcher)
Waldron. He was a physician in New York City, and died there, 17
July, 1904. His widow, Martha, died 11 Feb., 1913.

Children :

112-77. Samuel Waldron, 8 b. 18 June, 1859; m. 21 Oct., 1893, Elizabeth
Willets.

112-78. Mary, b. 10 Aug., 1860; d. 31 Aug., 1862.

112-79. Alexander, b. 15 Dec., 1861; m. 23 Apr., 1895, Ellen Waitstill
Cheney.

112-80. Elliot Cowdin, b. 9 May, 1863 ; m. 16 Jan., 1895, Anne Maynard
Thompson ; d. 8 Apr., 1914.

112-81. Sally, b. 19 Jan., 1865; m. 24 Apr., 1889, Dickinson W. Richards.
112-82. Katherine, b. 27 Nov., 1866.

112-83. Edith, b. 5 Sept., 1868 ; m. 5 June, 1889, William R. Barbour.

112-84. Ruth, b. 28 Nov., 1870 ; m. 13 Oct., 1896, Knight Dexter Cheney, Jr:

112-85. Adrian Van Sinderen, b. 30 June, 1872; m. 1 June, 1905, Mary S.
Robinson.

112-86. Gertrude Hammond, b. 28 May, 1874; d. 17 Apr., 1883.

227

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

LANGLEY

113. Abel1 Langley was given the estate of Robert Hunter (95),

1647 ; was in Rowley, 1650, when he owned two oxen. He had posses¬
sion of this land in 1654. He married Sarah - . She was buried

16 May, 1666.

He married (2) 21: 10 mo. 1666, Mary, daughter of Thomas Dickin¬
son (54). She was buried 22 Apr., 1673. He married (3) Sarah,
daughter of Mark Quilter of Ipswich. She was buried 20 June, 1683.

In a deed, dated 7 Oct., 1693, beginning, “Joseph Quilter of Ipswich
in behalfe of his cousin Abell Langley who dwells with him, son of
Abel Langley of Rowley deceased,” Quilter is called executor of the
will of Abel Langley, deceased (Essex Deeds, 11: 152). We find no
record of the will or death of Abel Langley.

Children born in Rowley :

113-1. Sabah, 2 b. 7 Nov., 1675 ; m. Thomas Boarman of Ipswich.

113-2. Abel, b. 31 Mar., 1677 ; when of age, 4 Apr., 1698, he confirms the
above deed and calls Joseph Quilter, “uncle” (Essex Deeds, 83 :
77). He d. about 1712; unm. Adm. granted 24 Dec., 1712, to
“Thomas Boarman and Sarah Boarman alias Langley only sister”
of said deceased (Essex Probate, 310: 379). The inventory; taken
16 June, 1712, shows farm in Ipswich of sixty acres with build¬
ing, and twenty acres of marsh, all valued at £320 (Essex Probate,
310: 436). See also will of Joseph Quilter (Essex Probate, 315:
55).

113- 3. John, b. 31 May, 1681; d. young.

LAW

114. William1 Law, not of the first company, purchased half of a
two-acre lot of John Newmarch (131), 1645; married 3: 7 mo. 1645,
Mary, daughter of John Cheney of Newbury. He married (2) 2 May,
1666, Faith, widow of John Smith (182). He was buried 30 Mar.,
1668. “The Aged Widow Faith Law” died 30 Mar., 1705 (Ch. R.).
Her will, dated 14 Dec., 1699, mentions Nathaniel and Ann Mighill,
children of Stephen Mighill; Mary, Elizabeth and Lydia Bailey, chil¬
dren of Mary Bailey, deceased; brother Francis ParraFs three daugh¬
ters, Faith Jewett, Mary Sawyer and Martha Colby; “my three grand¬
children y1 was born of my daughter Sarah Pickard, viz.: John, Jona¬
than & Francis Pickard” (Essex Probate, 308: 348). John Cheney,
in his will, 5: 4 mo. 1666, says: “I do give unto William Lawes three
daughters namly Rebeca, Mary and Priscilla forty shillings apiece.”

Children born in Rowley :

114- 1. Rebecca, 2 b. 9 : 7 mo. 1646; bur. 9: 7 mo. 1652.

114-2. John, b. 20 Mar., 1647-8; bur. 9: 7 mo. 1652.

114-3. Mary, b. 20 : 3 mo. 1650 ; bur. 29 : 11 mo. 1653.

114-4. Rebecca, b. 1 : 4 mo. 1655 ; m. Joseph Jewett (100-6).

114-5. Mary, b. 15 : 8 mo. 1657 ; m. Samuel Platts (148-1).

114-6. John, b. 1 Mar., 1659-60; bur. 23: 5 mo. 1661.

114-7. Priscilla, b. 18: 9 mo. 1662; had land laid out to her, 1677 ; then
unm. (T. R.).

114-8. Aquilla, b. 26 July, 1667; bur. 15 Apr., 1669.

228 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

LEAVER

115. Thomas1 Leaver, “linen-weaver,” had an acre and half house
lot, 1643; married 1 Sept., 1643, Mary Bradley. He was town clerk
from 1657 to 1683, with a few years’ intermission, and often one of
the selectmen. He died 26 Dec., 1683. His estate was settled by agree¬
ment between his widow and son (Essex Probate, 304: 82). His
widow, Mary, died 4 Oct., 1684.

Children born in Rowley :

115-1. Prudence, 2 b. 11 : 6 mo. 1644; m. Benjamin Gage (68-1).

115-2. Thomas, b. 2 : 5 mo. 1647; m. Damaris Bailey (10-4).

115-3. Mary, b. 5 : 7 mo. 1649; m. Samuel Dresser (58-3).

115-4. Jonathan, b. 28 : 6 mo. 1657 ; bur. 8 Aug., 1660.

115-2. Thomas2 Leaver ( Thomas 115), horn 2: 5 mo. 1647; mar¬
ried 8 May, 1672, Damaris, daughter of James Bailey (10). He was
a “linen weaver,” and died 25 Apr., 1704.

His estate was settled by agreement (Essex Probate, 308: 291). By
deed, dated 2 June, 1729, “Thomas Dickenson” and his wife, Damaris,
Stephen Jewett and his wife, Lydia, and Mary Leaver, sell to Jane
Prime, widow, a parcel of land in Rowley, of one and a quarter acre,
bounded easterly by highway, southerly, westerly and northerly by land
of said Jane Prime (Essex Deeds, 56: 96). This was a part of the
Leaver homestead. His widow, Damaris, died 1 Mar., 1730-1, “an old
widow” (Ch. R.).

Children born in Rowley :

115-5. Sarah, s b. 29 Oct., 1673 ; m. Jonathan Dresser (58-9).

115-6. Damaris, b. 30 July, 1677 ; m. Thomas Dickinson (54-8).

115-7. Mary, b. 7 Mar., 1681-2; d. 23 Mar., 1748-9, “an old maid” (Ch. R.).

Her will, dated 17 Apr., 1738, mentions cousin Sarah Thurston
as sole legatee and “Jo” Thurston, sole executor (Essex Probate,
328: 469).

115- 8. Lydia, b. 5 Dec., 1684; m. Daniel Thurston (199-1).

LEIGHTON LATEN LAITON LAYTON

116. Richard1 Leighton* married 14 Nov., 1650, Mary - . He

was buried 2 June, 1682. His will, dated 27 May, 1682, mentions wife
(unnamed) ; eldest son, John, to have the homestead and be executor ;
son Ezekiel; daughters Mary and Sarah (Essex Probate, on file and
Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 479).

Children born in Rowley :

116- 1. John, 2 b. 2 : 12 mo. 1651 ; m. Martha Cheney.

116-2. Mary, b. 16: 9 mo. 1654; m. Thomas Spofford (184-3).

* John1 Leighton of Ipswich was brother of Richard (116) above. His will, dated
14 Mar., 1693-4, proved 26 Mar., 1694, mentions wife, Pernell: cousin John Leighton
of Rowley £5, and to be executor; “Thomas Sneli formerly my servant which I
brought up from a child,” £5; Mary Newmarsh, wife of Thomas Newmarsh; chil¬
dren of my brother Richard Leighton, deceased, viz., John, Ezekiel, Mary and
Sarah (Essex Probate). Administration, “cum testamento annexo,’’ granted 26 Feb.,
1718, to nephew Ezekiel Leighton, and John Hartshorn in the right of his wife
Mary, a niece of said deceased (Essex Probate, 312: 496). John Laiton and Parnall
Kertland were married in Lynn, 31 Oct., 1687.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

116-3. Ezekiel, b. 8 : 12 mo. 1657 ; m. Rebecca Woodman.

116-4. Sarah, b. 10 : 4 mo. 1662 ; d. 8 Dee., 1706 ; unm.

116-5. Richard, b. 9 Dec., 1664; bur. 5 June, 1668.

116-1. John2 Leighton ( Richard 116), born 2: 12 mo. 1651; mar¬
ried 4 June, 1691, Martha, daughter of John2 and Mary (Plummer)
Cheney of Newbury, where she was born 11 Sept., 1663. He died 15
Nov., 1698. His widow, Martha, married (2) 26 June, 1702, John
Rogers of Ipswich.

Children born in Rowley :

116-6. John, 3 b. 12 May, 1692; m. (int. in Ipswich, 4: 10 mo. 1714) Sarah,
daughter of Jacob Perkins of Ipswich. She d. 1 Mar., 1716, aged
19 years, 2 months and 5 days (G. S. Ipswich). He m. (2) (int.
in Ipswich, 29 : 10 mo. 1716) Hannah Treadwell of Ipswich. By
deed, dated 23 June, 1740, John Leighton of Ipswich, cordwainer,
conveys to Eliphalet Payson of Rowley, a certain parcel of land
in Rowley, containing one and one-half acre, bounded north by
Eliphalet Payson, east by a brook that parts it from land of
Joseph Jewett, south by land of Joseph Scott, west by Country
Road, being the former homestead of Richard Leighton, late of
said Rowley, deceased (Essex Deeds, 103:54). Their eleven chil¬
dren are of record in Ipswich.

116-7. Martha, b. 18 Oct., 1695; d. 3 Apr., 1710 (G. S. Ipswich).

116-3. Ezekiel2 Leighton (Richard 116), born 8: 12 mo. 1657;
married 23 Mar., 1685-6, Rebecca, daughter of Edward Woodman of
Newbury, who mentions her in his will, 16 Dec., 1693 (Essex Probate,
303: 250). She was born in Newbury, 29 July, 1663, and died 9 Mar.,
1727-8. He died 22 Nov., 1723 (Ch. R.)., 21 Nov. (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

116-8. Richard, 3 b. 14 Jan., 1686-7; m. Abigail Elithorp (63-16).

116-9. Mary, bp. 15 June, 1690; m. John Sawyer (164-9).

116-10. Ezekiel, b. 28 Feb., 1693-4 ; d. 7 Apr., 1694.

116-11. Ezekiel, b. 2 Sept., 1695; d. 24 Aug., 1716; unm. (G. S.).

116-8. Richard3 Leighton (Ezekiel 116-3; Richard 116), born 14
Jan., 1686-7; married 20 May, 1713, Abigail, daughter of John Eli¬
thorp (63-4). He died 29 July, 1749 (G. S. Byfield). His will, dated
20 July, 1749, mentions wife (unnamed) ; son Jonathan Leighton;
daughter Abigail Leighton (Essex Probate, 328: 614). His widow,
Abigail, was living 1 June, 1761 (Essex Deeds, 110: 37).

Children born in Rowley :

116-12. Martha,* b. 4 Apr., 1714 ; d. 24 Dec., 1748 ; unm.

116-13. Jonathan, b. 9 or 19 Oct., 1715; m. Mary Boynton of Newbury.
116-14. Abigail, bp. 28 Apr., 1717; d. 30 May, 1717.

116-15. Abigail, b. 9 Oct., 1718; m. in Newbury, 12 June, 1760, John Uran
of Newbury, as his second wife. She is mentioned as Abigail
Uran in a deed of 1 June, 1761 (Essex Deeds, 110: 37). Perhaps
they moved to Boscawen N, H. See Sarah Duty (61-13).

116-16. Ezekiel, twin, bp. 29 May, 1720 ; d. 30 May, 1720.

116-17. John, twin, bp 29 May, 1720; d. 6 June, 1720.

116-18. Ezekiel, bp. 11 Nov., 1722; d. 3 Apr., 1723.

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116-13. Jonathan4 Leighton ( Richard 116-8; Ezekiel 116-3;
Richard 116), born 9 or 19 Oct., 1715; married in Newbury, 25 Apr.,
1739, Mary, daughter of Joshua Boynton (21-8) of Newbury, where
she was born 25 Apr., 1719. They moved to New Castle, Lincoln Co.,
Me., and were there, 3 Dec., 1771, when they sold to Enoch Boynton
of Gloucester, all their right in the estate of Joshua Boynton, late of
Newbury, deceased (Essex Deeds, 131: 118).

By deed, dated 1 June, 1761, he (his mother Abigail, widow, join¬
ing) sold his part of the homestead that was his father’s to Stephen
Dole (Essex Deeds, 110: 37). This land is on the west side of the
road and about midway from the house formerly owned by the late
Charles R. Edgerly, to Mill Brook. Jonathan Leighton died in New¬
castle (Sheepscott), Me., 15 Aug., 1772, and his widow, Mary, died there
4 June, 1798.

Children born in Rowley :

116-19. Mary, 5 b. 10 Oct., 1739.

116-20. John, b. 20 Feb., 1740-1.

116-21. Jonathan, b. 11 Jan., 1742-3.

116-22. Moses, b. 22 Oct., 1745.

116-23. Ezekiel, b. 14 May, 1748.

116-24. Richard, b. 3 Dec., 1749.

116-25. Martha, b. 11 Oct., 1752.

116-26. Jane, b. 6 Dec., 1754.

116-27. Sarah, b. 17 Jan., 1757.

116-28. Rebecca, bp. 28 Jan., 1759.

LEONARD

117. Henry Leonard was in Bowley about 1674, when his three
sons engaged in Iron works (Savage).

LILFORTH

118. Thomas1 Lilforth had an acre and half house lot, 1643,
which he soon sold to Richard Swan (193). He was of Haverhill,
1648, and there sometimes styled “Linford,” “Lilford,” “Linforth”
and “Linfurth.” He had, in Haverhill, wife Elizabeth (Emerson).
He died there 15 Nov., 1672. His widow, Elizabeth, lived with her
daughter Elizabeth Brewer in Haverhill, and died there 20 Feb., 1692-3.
The estate was divided 4 May, 1696, and paid to Elizabeth Brewer,
eldest daughter, and Mary Browne “ye other daughter” (Essex Pro¬
bate, 16800).

Children born in Haverhill :

118-1. Elizabeth^ b. 12 Apr., 1648; ni. in Haverhill, 25 Nov., 1669, Peter
Brewer of Haverhill.

118-2. Mary, b. 7 : 12 mo. 1649 ; m. in Haverhill, 27 Jan., 1669, Nicholas
Browne of Haverhill.

118-3. Martha, b 12: 1 mo. 1654 ; d. in Haverhill, 7 June, 1660.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

LILFORTH

231

119. Francis Lilforth. Savage says he was of Rowley, 1643, and
was drowned 15 Nov., 1672. We know nothing of him.

LONGHORNE

120. Richard1 Longhorne married 16: 11 mo. (Jan.), 1647,
Mary, daughter of Widow Constance Crosby (50). She was buried 29
Nov., 1667. He was about forty-five years old, 25 Mar., 1662 (Ct.
Files, 7: 82). He died in Haverhill while there on business, 12: 12
mo. (Feb.) 1668. His will, dated 10 Feb., 1668, mentions brother,
Thomas Longhorne of Cambridge, and daughter Elizabeth to be execu¬
tors; three other daughters (unnamed); Samuel Wood, “my servant,”
son of Obadiah Wood; brother John Johnson; John Pickard and James
Bailey to be overseers. In an affidavit on file with the will, mention
is made of the children being with their grandmother and two aunts.
See Constance Crosby (50).

4 Sept., 1695, Abraham Haseltine and Elizabeth, his wife, Widow
Constance More, Benjamin Muzzey and Sarah, his wife, daughters and
co-heirs of Richard Longhorne, late of Rowley, deceased, plaintiffs,
bring an action for possession of land in Boxford (Essex Co. Ct. R.).

Children born in Bowley :

120-1. Thomas, 2 bur. 8 : 12 mo. 1653.

120-2. Elizabeth, b. — Sept., 1649; m. Abraham Haseltine (83-5).

120-3. Constance, b. — Sept., 1652; m. 10 May, 1670, Jonathan Moores
of Newbury; m. (2) 15 Nov., 1697, John Mitchell of Newbury.
See Hannah Spoftord (184-5).

120-4. Samuel, b. 4: 12 mo. 1654; bur. 6 July, 1660.

120-5. Thomas, b. 30 : 4 mo. 1657 ; bur. 26 Aug., 1660.

120-6. Sarah, b. 16 : 2 mo. 1660 ; m. Benjamin Muzzy, prob. of Cambridge.
120-7. Bethiah, b. 9 : 4 mo. 1662 ; m. Amos Marrett of Cambridge.

120-8. Bichard, b. 20 May, 1665 ; bur. 2 June, 1668.

120-9. Thomas, b. 27 Nov., 1667; bur. 11 July, 1668.

LOOK LUKE

121. Jonathan2 Look, son of Thomas1 of Lynn, Mass., and born
in Lynn — July* 1651 (Savage), moved to Rowle)^, 1694. He married
in Topsfield. 19 Nov., 1678, Mary, daughter of Zacheus and Joan*
Curtis of Topsfield. She was horn in Gloucester, 12 May, 1659 (Sav¬
age). He, then of Topsfield, by deed, dated 11 May, 1692, bought of
Jonathan Wheeler part of a farm in Rowley, that David Wheeler for¬
merly bought of Ezekiel Northend. He married (2) in Haverhill, 29
Dec., 1693, Elizabeth, daughter of Nicholas Wallingford (207). She
was then of Rowley. He had sought admission to Rowley Church, but
some had objected because he had married a divorced woman (one

* Joanna Cooper, in her will, dated 17 Aug., 1706, mentions herself as of Boxford,
“aged about eighty-seven years’’; beloved son Ephraim Curtis to be executor; son
John Curtis; Mary Tarbox “of Lin’’; grandchild Deliverance Luke; grandchild
Zacharius Curtis (Essex Probate, 309: 251).

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Herd's wife). The case was up before the church many times before
1704, when it was concluded thus: “But Byfield Presinct soon after
set up, where he was readily admitted" (Ch. R.). His wife, Elizabeth,
was admitted to Rowley Church, 26 Mar., 1699.

By deed, dated 11 Apr., 1729, he, with his wife Elizabeth, sold his
homestead in Rowley to Isaac Adams of Rowley, for £450 (Essex Deeds,
56: 60). His will, dated 21 Aug., 1734, proved 30 (?) Feb., 1735-6,
mentions son John; son Israel, who is executor; daughter Deliverance
Wooster, wife of Ebenezer; daughter Sarah Emerson, wife of James;
daughter Elizabeth Look; daughter-in-law Martha Look; granddaugh¬
ter Martha Look (Essex Probate, 316: 476). Widow Look died 17
Oct., 1736.

Children born in Topsfield :

121-1. Deliverance, s b. 13 Dec., 1679; m. 19 Nov., 1706, Ebenezer Wor¬
cester of Bradford. They were living in Hartford, Conn., 15
Apr., 1736 (Essex Probate, 322 : 163).

121-2. Jonathan, b. 24 Nov., 1681.

121-3. Mary, b. 8 Feb., 1683-4.

121-4. John, b. 25 Aug., 1690 ; m. Bethia - .

Born in Bowley :

121-5. Thomas (William, Ch. B.), b. 1 Feb., 1695-6; m. Martha Moores.
121-6. Sarah, b. 13 Feb., 1697-8 ; m. James Emerson.

121-7. Elizabeth, b. 5 Dec., 1700 ; living and unm., 1737.

121-8. Abigail, b. 16 Apr., 1703.

121-9. Israel, b. 7 Dec., 1704 ; was a tailor and living in Boston, 15 Apr.,
1736 (Essex Probate, 322: 163).

121-4. John3 Look ( Jonathan 121; Thomas of Lynn), born in

Topsfield, 25 Aug., 1690; married Bethiah - . By deed, dated 4

July, 1729, he, with his wife Bethiah, sells land in Rowley to Israel
Look (Essex Deeds, 56: 56). He was living, 17 Apr., 1737 (Essex
Probate, 322: 163-4).

Children (Byfield Church Becord) :

121-10. Ebenezer, 4 bp. 4 Sept., 1726.

121-11. Hannah, bp. 4 Sept., 1726.

121-12. Sarah, bp. 4 Sept., 1726.

121-5. Thomas3 Look ( Jonathan 121; Thomas of Lynn), born 1
Feb., 1695-6; married in Newbury, 13 Feb., 1716-7, Martha Moores of
Newbury. She was mentioned, 21 Aug., 1734, in the will of Jonathan
Look (121).

Children (Byfield Church Becord) :

121-13. Ann, 4 bp. — Aug., 1717.

121-14. Martha, bp. 21 Feb., 1719-20 ; mentioned, 21 Aug., 1734, in the
will of her grandfather Look.

LUME LOOM LUM

122. Widow Ann1 Lume was the mother of John Pickard (145).
She died in Rowley, 19 Mar., 1661-2. Her two daughters, Judith Lume

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and Susannah Lume, administered her estate, valued at £49 2s. 6d.
The estate was divided equally between the daughters: Judith had the
personal property; Susannah the real estate.

Deposition of Samuel Brocklebank, aged about 36 years, “Testifieth,
that being in Court when an Inventory of the estate of iVnn Lume was
presented in Court, and administration was granted unto the two daugh¬
ters of the said Ann, before administration was granted it was asked
John Pickard, son of the aforesaid Ann, by the Worshipful Mr. Sv-
monds, whether he expected or desired to have administration, he
answered no, he desired that administration might be granted to his
sisters, Mr. Symonds asked him again if he desired or expected any part
of that estate; he answered no. Then the worshipful, when administra¬
tion was granted the two sisters, equal, desired him to be helpful to
them in the division.” Sworn in Court at Ipswich, 29 Mar., 1662
(Essex Deeds, 2 Ips. : 197).

Her homestead on Holme, now Central Street, sold to Rev. Samuel
Phillips, 16 Mar., 1664, by Susannah Lume, was then bounded as fol¬
lows: — West by the street, east upon the brook, south side by Richard
Leighton, northerly side by said Phillips (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips.: 255).
It was the original house lot laid out to Nicholas Jackson, and the
house thereon, probably built by Mr. Phillips, and then owned by Brad-
street Cressey (48-70), was burned Nov., 1854.

Children born probably in England :

122-1. Judith, 2 m. Joshua Bradley (24).

122-2. Susannah, was of Bowley, 16 Mar., 1664 ; d. in Woodbridge, N. J.,
16 Jan., 1669 : unm.

LUNT

123. John3 Lunt, son of John,2 and grandson of Henry1 of New¬
bury, was born in Newbury, 22 Oct., 1669. He was a tavern keeper.
He married 26 Oct., 1696, Ruth, widow of Capt. Joseph Jewett (101-
8). She died 29 Nov., 1734, “an Israelite indeed” (Ch. R.). He mar¬
ried (2) in Newbury, 18 Mar., 1734-5, Ann, widow of Joseph Richard¬
son of Newbury. By deed, dated 10 July, 1735, John Lunt of Rowley,
Innholder, and “Ann Richardson alias Ann Lunt y6 now wife of ye sd
John Lunt” sell to Joseph Titcomb of Newbury land in Newbury
(Essex Deeds, 70: 45). By deed, dated 10 Aug., 1736, John Lunt of
Rowley sells to John Osborn of Boston, shopkeeper, his dwelling-house
and five acres of land in Rowley. Wife Ann Lunt releases dower (Essex
Deeds, 72: 2).

They moved to Salisbury, Mass. He married (3) (int. 12 Nov.,
1737) Mary Flanders of Salisbury (Salisbury Y. R.). He died in Salis¬
bury, 22 Apr., 1741. His will, dated 16 Mar., 1741, mentions himself
as of Salisbury; wife, Mary, to have “all her own things of what sort
or kind so ever which she brought with her to me; my Grandson John
Todd of Rowley; my Grandson Thomas Todd of Rowley; my Grand¬
daughter Ruth Juet ye wife of Purchase Juett, Granddaughter Abigail
Bradstreet of Ipswitch; my Granddaughter Mary Todd which is now

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with me”; Grandson John Todd of Rowley and Samuel Smith of Salis¬
bury, executors. Inventory shows personal estate, £149-7s-4d. (Essex
Probate).

Children born in Rowley :

123-1. Daniel, 4 b. 16 Aug., 1697 ; d. 5 Nov., 1697.

123-2. Mary, b. 9 Oct., 1698; d, 17 Dec., 1717; unin.

123-3. Ruth (Dorothy. Ch. R.), b. 14 Aug., 1701; m. John Todd (203-12).

123- 4. Abigail, b. 2 June, 1703 ; m. Moses Bradstreet (25-26).

LYON

124. John Lyon was called “Goodman Lyons Junior” on Rowley
Church Record, 1673.

Child of record in Rowley :

124- 1. Sarah, b. 19 Sept., 1673.

LYON

125. Samuel Lyon was dismissed, 28 Aug., 1678, from Rowley
Church, “who removes with his family to the church in Roxbury”
(Ch. R.).

Child of record in Rowley :

125-1. Samuel, b. 16 Dec., 1675.

LYON

126. William Lyon of Rowley and his wife, Martha, by deed, dated
24 Apr., 1677, sell land in Rowley to John Pearson (Essex Deeds, 4
Ips. : 156).

“At the same towne meeting (22 Jan., 1677) it was agreed and
voated that the money due fr° Willia Lion which he promised to pay
the towne in silver and other pay upon condition they confirm a farme
to yong Samuell Shiperd which was doubtful before that act the said
silver should be demanded received or otherwise prosecuted in a legall
way John Pickard and Daniell Wickam are chosen to prosecute this
business or to agree with him at their discretid.”

MATHER

126J. Samuel2 Mather, son of the Rev. Richard1 of Dorchester,
was born in Lancashire, England, 13 May, 1626 (Savage) ; Harvard
College, 1643. “He spent some time with the church of Rowley, as
an assistant unto old Mr Ezekiel Rogers” (Mather’s Magnalia).

MIGHILL

127. Dea. Thomas1 Mighill was first of Roxbury, where he and
his wife Ellen ivere admitted to the church, perhaps as early as 1637
(Savage), then of Rowley, 1639, where he was ordained deacon, 3 Dec.,
1639, of the church then gathered in Rowley; freeman, 13 May, 1640.

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He brought with him his wife, Ellen, who was buried 12 : 5 mo. 1640,
the first person buried in Rowley. He married (2) Ann Parrat, sister
of Dea. Francis Parrat (136). He had a three-acre house lot on Weth¬
ersfield Street, 1643. “february 7th — 49, It is granted Tho. Mighill
that, that Streete which is betweene his house and his mault Kilne
shall Remayne as it is now provyded that when the fence is Repayerd
againe it shall be mayde thre Rod wide notwithstanding the order to
the Contrary” (Rowley R.). He was buried 14: 5 mo. (?) (4 mo.),

1654. His will, dated 11 June, 1654, approved 27: 1 mo. 1655, men¬
tions, beside wife and children, “sister Ann Tenney and Faith Parrat
Sen.” (Essex Probate). The inventory of his estate, amounting to
£571 14s. lid., was taken 24 June, 1654, and filed in court 27 Mar.,

1655. Widow Ann Mighill died 17 Nov., 1694; her sister Faith, widow
of William Law (114), was the administratrix of her estate. A tradi¬
tion in the family gives the birth of Dea. Thomas as 1606 and of Ellen,
his wife, 1610.

The house lot laid out to him and registered, 1643, remained in the
family name until 1928 and was the last one of the original lots to pass
into another name.

Children born in England :

127-1. Samuel, 2 in a petition to the Probate court, 4 Mar., 1694-5, states
he was his father’s eldest child by first wife and that Ezekiel
was eldest child of second wife. He m. 26 Mar., 1657, Elizabeth,
dau. of Abraham Toppan of Newbury. They were mentioned in
the will of Abraham Toppan, 20 June, 1670. He d. without issue,
31 Jan., 1698-9. His will, dated 10 June, 1697, mentions himself
as “not likely to continue long in this world by reason of a
cancer in my face”; John, as only surviving brother; Samuel,
son of brother John Mighill ; Samuel and Elizabeth, children of
brother Thomas Mighill ; brother Peter Toppan’s children (un¬
named) ; wife Elizabeth who is to be executrix. Widow Eliza¬
beth accepts, 28 Mar., 1699 (Essex Probate, 306:199). His
widow, Elizabeth, d. in Newbury before 1704.

127-2. John, m. Sarah Batt.

Born in Rowley :

127-3. Thomas, b. 29 : 8 mo. 1639 ; m. Bethula Weld.

127-4. Ezekiel, b. 6 : 8 mo. 1642 ; m. 10 Oct., 1686, Elizabeth, widow of

Humphrey Hobson (89-1). He d., without issue, 3 July, 1694.
His widow, Elizabeth, m. (3) Lieut. Thomas Gage (69).

127-5. Timothy, b. 21 : 4 mo. 1644 ; bur. 1654.

127-6. Nathaniel, b. 1646; bur. 14 Oct., 1677 (Rowley R.). The inventory
of his estate, taken 27 : 9 mo. 1677, mentions his death as of
13 : 8 mo. 1677, also “goods at Barbadoes.” It may have been
his widow, Mary, who m. in Newbury, 13 Oct., 1681, Thomas Ste¬
vens of Newbury.

127-7. Mary, b. 1 : 3 mo. 1649; m. John Bailey (10-1).

127-8. Stephen, b. 27: 12 mo. 1651; m. Sarah Phillips (144-2).

127-9. Anna, b. 8 : 7 mo. 1654 ; bur. 28 Oct., 1654.

127-2. John2 Mighill {Dea. Thomas 127) was born in England.
He was fined, 1658, for “taking tobacco.” Thomas Leaver deposed that
“on a dry windy day before the snow fell in the beginning of last win-

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ter I came into the yard of Widow Mighell and found John Mighell
between her house and barn smoking tobacco near a dung hill full of
hay or straw. I blamed him for smoking contrary to law and showed
the danger. I went away. He said nothing, and when I returned he
was still smoking.” John Pearson testified that he saw the pipe in
MighilPs mouth (Essex Ct. E. and Files, 6 May, 1658, Salem). He
married 6 July, 1659, Sarah, daughter of Nicholas Batt of Newbury.
By deed, dated 26 Dec., 1662, he sold to John Dresser, Jr., his dwelling-
house and three and three-quarters acres of land in Eowley, bounded
east by Abraham Jewett, south by John Dresser, west by Jonathan
Platts, north by the town street (Essex Deeds, 2 Ips. : 433).

He lived sometime at “Oyster Eiver in Dover,” N. H., and was con¬
stable there in 1674. On 13 Aug., 1676, he had three children bap¬
tized in Newbury. He and his sons John and Thomas were in Suffield,
Conn., 1681, and had grants of land there. He died in Suffield, 1702
(Savage).

Children :

127-10.

127-11.

127-12.

127-13.

127-14.

127-15.

127-16.

John, 3
Thomas.

Mary, b. in Newbury, 2 June, 1668.

Samuel, bp. in Newbury, 13 Aug*., 1676; mentioned in the will of
his uncle, Samuel Mighill, 1697 ; was a soldier, 23 July, 1706,
when he was captured by Indians near Exeter; he escaped (Prov.
Laws, 8: 669). His will, dated 20 July, 1736, proved 25 Aug.,
1736, mentions himself as “of Newmarket in the township of
Exeter,” N. H. ; his wife, Sarah, to have house, land and personal
estate during widowhood ; eldest son, Samuel ; youngest son,
John ; daughters Elizabeth, Abigail and Mary ; wife, Sarah, to
be executrix (Probate R. 14 : 164, State House, Concord, N. H.).

Nathaniel, bp. in Newbury, 13 Aug., 1676. ) mentioned as grand-
Nicholas, bp. in Newbury, 13 Aug., 1676. > children in will of

Sabah. ) Nicholas Batt

(Essex Probate).

127-3. Eev. Thomas2 Mighill (Dea. Thomas 127), bom 29: 8
mo. 1639; Harvard College, 1663; married in Eoxbury, 8 Nov., 1669,
Mrs. Bethula Weld of Eoxbury (Boston E.).

By deed, dated 13 May, 1671, Thomas Mighill and wife, Bethula,
“sometimes of Oister Eiver in Dover,” sold to John Webster of New¬
bury, house and land in Dover, purchased of Patrick Jerningson in
1669, which said Patrick bought of Valentine Hill in 1659, it being a
town grant (Eockingham Deeds, 3: 153).

By deed, dated 16 Oct., 1699, John Webster, Sr., with wife, Ann,
sold to George Chisley of Oyster Eiver, Dover, 40 acres of land in
Dover, purchased of Thomas Mighill in 1670, that said Thomas bought
of Patrick Jerningson, that said Patrick bought of V. Hill (Eocking¬
ham Deeds, 5: 152).

“Apr. 18, 1675 Mr. Tho: Mighell admitted into full communion &
letters of recomendation given him (at his desire) to y* church of
Christ at Dorchester for his more orderly participation in the holy
things of gods house untill the pp have gathered unto church order in

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ye place where he preaches viz: at Milton” (Ch. R.). “Septemb. 22,
’84 Letters of dismission sent to Mr Tho : Mighel upon ye desire of the
Church on ye North River in Sittuate in order to his ioyning with
that church & being ordayned their officer” (Ch. R.).

He was a Congregational Minister at Milton and Scituate. He died
in Scituate, 26 Aug., 1689 (Savage). His will, dated 26 July, 1689,
mentions wife “Bethulia,” to be executrix; daughter Elizabeth, unmar¬
ried; “other three children” Samuel, Mary and Grace; loving cousin
Mr. John Wells, senior, of Roxbury (Suffolk Probate, 3694 and re¬
corded Plymouth Probate).

After the death of her husband, Widow Bethula moved to Boston
with her children. Her will, dated 11 Sept., 1711, proved 27 Sept.,
1711, mentions herself as of Boston and as widow of Mr. Thomas Mig-
hill, late of Scituate; daughter Mary “in consideration of her weak¬
ness”; son Samuel; “my much respected Friend the Hon. Samuel
Sewall Esq.” to be executor (Suffolk Probate, 17: 315).

Children (first two probably born in Roxbury) :

127-17. Elizabeth^ bp. 30 Apr., 1671 ; mentioned, 1697, in will of her uncle,
Samuel Mighill (127-1) ; m. in Boston, by Samuel Sewall, Esq.,
13 Feb., 1700, Paul Batt of Boston; m. (2) in Boston, by Mr.
Cotton Mather, 6 Feb., 1704, David Hitchcock, then of Boston.
See Mary Mighill (127-19).

127-18. Hannah, bp. 22 Mar., 1675 ; prob. d. young.

127-184. Thomas, bp. 7 : 8 mo. 1677 (First Ch. Dorchester R.) ; prob. b. in
Milton ; d. young.

Born in Scituate :

127-19. Mary, b. 27 May, 1683 ; d. 8 Nov., 1715; unm. (Boston R.). Adm.

granted, 15 Dec., 1715, to David Hitchcock of Enfield, Hampshire
Co., as she was “sister to Elizabeth your late wife, dec’d.” (Suf¬
folk Probate, 18:522).

127-20. Samuel, b. — Dec., 1685 ; mentioned, 1697, in will of his uncle,
Samuel Mighill (127-1) ; Harvard Coll., 1704. He made choice,
4 Aug., 1704, of Capt. Joseph Boynton of Rowley to be his
guardian (Suffolk Probate, 15: 313).

127-21. Grace, bp. 10 Feb., 1688; d. 25 May, 1692 (Boston R.).

127-8. Stephen2 Mighill ( Dea . Thomas 127), born 27: 12 mo.
1651; married 3 Nov., 1680, Sarah, daughter of Rev. Samuel Phillips
(144). He died 16 Apr., 1687. Administration granted, 22 Nov.,
1687, to his widow, Sarah. He is mentioned as “late of Rowley de¬
ceased” (Suffolk Probate, 10: 150). His widow, Sarah, married (2)
Robert Greenough (72).

Children born in Rowley :

127-22. Sarah, s b. 23 Oct., 1681 ; m. 24 June, 1700, Jonathans Woodman,
son of Joshuas of Newbury, soon of Bradford. He was captain
of a military company and deacon of the Bradford Church ;
d. 14 Feb., 1743-4 (G. S. Bradford). She d. 16 Mar., 1772 (G. S.
Bradford). Children born in Rowley: Stephen, 4 b. 15 Apr., 1701;
Jonathan, b. 20 Feb., 1702-3. They “owned ye Coven1” in Rowley
Church, 19 Jan., 1700-1, and were dismissed, 10 Sept., 1704, to
the church in Bradford (Ch. R.).

127-23. Nathaniel, b. 4 July, 1684; m. Priscilla Pearson (140-31).

127-24. Ann, b. 8 Mar., 1685-6; m. Benoni Boynton (22-14).

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127-23. Capt. Nathaniel3 Mighill ( Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas
127), born 4 July, 1684; married 3 Oct., 1705, Priscilla, daughter of
Jeremiah Pearson (140-7). He lived in Rowley, on the land registered,
1643, to his grandfather Mighill; died 24 Aug., 1762 (Ch. R.). His
will, dated 7 Jan., 1760, mentions wife, Priscilla; eldest son, Stephen;
sons Ezekiel, Nathaniel, Thomas and Jeremiah; daughters Mary
Jewett, Sarah Noyes, Priscilla Lancaster and Elizabeth Mighill; grand¬
children Mary and Elizabeth Little; son Ezekiel’s four daughters (un¬
named) (Essex Probate, 340: 21). His widow, Priscilla, died 27 Feb.
(26 Feb. G. S.), 1776.

Children born in Rowley :

127-25. Mary, 4 b. 9 Jan., 1705-6; m. Jeremiah Jewett (101-47).

127-26. Stephen, b. 4 Dec., 1707 ; m. Elizabeth Woodman.

127-27. Ezekiel, b. 4 Apr., 1710 ; m. Sarah Toppan.

127-28. Sarah, b. 16 Nov., 1712 ; m. 7 Nov., 1734, Parker Noyes of New¬
bury; d. in Newbury, 21 Sept., 1768.

127-29. Nathaniel, b. 2 June, 1715; m. Elizabeth Payson (138-14).

127-30. Priscilla, b. 23 Sept., 1717 ; m. 25 Oct., 1753, Thomas, son of
Samuel and Hannah (Platts 148-11) Lancaster, as his second
wife ; d. 31 Aug., 1808. He was b. in Rowley, 25 Nov., 1703, and
d. 29 Dec., 1792 (G. S.).

127-31. Hannah, b. 3 Jan., 1719-20 ; m. 12 Nov., 1741, Nathan Little of
Newbury; d. in Newbury, 15 Sept., 1753.

127-32. Thomas, b. 2 Apr., 1722; m. Hannah Northend (132-21).

127-33. Jeremiah, b. 8 June, 1724; m. Sarah Lambert (112-26).

127-34. Elizabeth, b. 29 Sept., 1726 ; m. 9 Dec., 1779, Jeremiah Pearson
of Newburyport, as his second wife. He was a descendant of
John Pearson of Lynn, and b. in Lynn, 20 Dec., 1715. He d. in
Newburyport, 29 Nov., 1797, aged 82 years. She d. in Rowley,
25 Feb., 1817.

127-26. Dea. Stephen4 Mighill {Capt. Nathaniel 127-23;
Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 4 Dec., 1707; married in
Bradford, 22 Oct., 1735, Elizabeth Woodman of Bradford. She died
6 July, 1781, in her 68th year (G. S. Georgetown). He married (2)
in Boxford, 26 Mar., 1783, Widow Mehitable Kimball of Boxford. He
was deacon of the Second Church, Rowley. His home was on Bald
Pate Hill, in the Second Parish of Rowley, now Georgetown, where
he died 20 July, 1783 (G. S. Georgetown). His will, dated 13 July,
1783, mentions wife, Mehitable; son David, who has the homestead
and is executor; daughter Sarah, wife of Asa Nelson; daughter Eliza¬
beth, wife of Solomon Nelson; grandchildren Sarah, Solomon, Thomas,
Elizabeth and Jane as children of Asa and Sarah Nelson; and
Nathaniel, Jeremiah, Stephen Mighill, Molly and Paul as children of
Solomon and Elizabeth Nelson (Essex Probate). His widow, Mehitable,
married (3) in Bradford, — Apr., 1788, Samuel Ayer of Haverhill,
and died in Haverhill, 17 Mar., 1802, aged 89 years.

Children born in Rowley :

127-35. David, 5 b. IS July, 1736; d. 10 Feb., 1744-5.

127-36. An infant, d. 12 Jan., 1737-8.

127-37. An infant, d. 24 July, 1739.

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MIGHILL-PERLEY HOUSE, BAY ROAD

Built in 1737 by Nathaniel Mighill (127-29). The rafters were hewn from logs having a natural crook and
reach from the eaves to the ridgepole. The “Country's Wonder/' a vessel of upwards of 100 tons, was
built in front of this house by Capt. Nathaniel Mighill Perley, a grandson of Nathaniel Mighill.
It was hauled to the Warehouse Landing, 2 May, 1814, by more than one hundred yoke of oxen.

NELSON-PAYSON HOUSE, MAIN AND CHURCH STREETS

It stood on the lot registered in 1643 to Mr. Thomas Nelson (130) and was probably built by a Nelson or a Pay-
son. The land was sold to Rev. Edward Payson (138) and later owned successively by Dea. Edward Payson
(138-7), Col. Thomas Gage (69-21), Nathan Lambert (112-22), and Joshua Pickard (145-70). The house
was occupied by Joshua Pickard, 1768-1814, and later by his descendants. It was taken down in 1883.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

127-38. Sarah, b. 13 July, 1740; m. Asa Nelson (130-113).

127-39. Elizabeth, b. 18 Aug., 3742 ; m. Solomon Nelson (130-114).

127-40. David, b. 12 Mar., 1745-6 ; m. Huldah Dole.

127-41. Mary, b. 2 May, 1748 ; d. 13 Oct., 1755.

127-42. An infant, d. 14 May, 1750.

127-43. Hannah, b. 11 Sept., 1751 ; d. 19 Sept., 1751.

127-27. Ezekiel4 Mighill ( Capt . Nathaniel 127-23; Stephen
127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 4 Apr., 1710; married in Newbury,
9 Oct., 1735, Sarah, daughter of Rev. Christopher and Sarah (Angier)
Toppan of Newbury, where she was born 25 Sept., 1707. He resided
in Newbury and died there 10 Feb., 1771. His widow, Sarah, died in
Newbury; buried 22 Jan., 1785.

Children born in Newbury :

127-44. Sarah, 5 b. 19 Apr., 1738; m. (int. in Newbury, 27 Aug., 1772)
Samuel True of Salisbury.

127-45. Elizabeth, b. 13 Apr., 1740; m. (int. in Newbury, 5 Apr., 1772)
Samuel Brookins, Jr., of Newbury; d., his widow, 7 Sept., 1825
(Newbury R.).

127-46. Mary, b. 28 Apr., 1742; m. in Newburyport, 3 Apr., 1766, Stephen
Giddings, “both of Newburyport.”

127-47. Priscilla, b. 28 July, 1747.

127-29. Nathaniel4 Mighill (Capt. Nathaniel 127-23; Stephen
127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 2 June, 1715, married 27 Oct., 1737,
Elizabeth, widow of David Payson (138-14). She died — Sept., 1775.
He married (2) 22 Oct., 1776, Widow Judith Dole of Newbury. His
home in Rowley was on Main Street, now (1932) the residence of
Dr. 0. R. Fountain, where he died 26 Mar., 1788 (G. S.). His widow,
Judith, married (3) Ensign John Jewett (101-62).

Children born in Rowley :

127-48. Hannah, s b. 11 May, 1753 ; m. 21 Sept., 1769, John Perley, Jr.

He was “drowmed at sea,” 28 Nov., 1811. She d. 8 Sept., 1812.
They had fifteen children born in Rowley.

127-49. A son, d. 16 Nov., 1755.

127-50. Nathaniel, bp. 4 Sept., 1757 ; d. 23 Sept., 1757.

127-32. Capt. Thomas4 Mighill (Capt. Nathaniel 127-23;
Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 2 Apr., 1722; married 26
Nov., 1747, Hannah, daughter of Ezekiel Northend (132-10). She
died 25 Sept., 1748 (G. S.). He married (2) 13 Nov., 1750, Sarah,
daughter of John Northend (132-8). She died 1 June, 1778 (G. S.).
He married (3) 15 Oct., 1778, Widow Rachel Lane, daughter of Capt.
John Rowe of Gloucester. He was many years town clerk, deacon of
Rowley Church, and captain in the Revolutionary War. He lived in
Rowley, on the west side of Central Street, on the lot formerly of
Richard Swan (193). He died 26 Aug., 1807 (G. S.). His will,
dated 31 Mar., 1803, mentions wife, Rachel; son Thomas to have the
homestead; daughters Hannah Jewett, Sarah Bradstreet, Elizabeth
Moody and Dorothy Bishop (Essex Probate). His widow, Rachel, died
17 June, 1824, aged 80 years (G. S.).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Children born in Rowley :

127-51. Hannah, s b. 18 Jan., 1751-2; m. William Gage (69-34).

127-52. Sarah, b. 20 Feb., 1754; m. Moses Bradstreet (25-61).

127-53. A son, b. and d. 6 Aug., 1761 (G. S.).

127-54. Elizabeth, b. 23 Oct., 1779 ; m. 24 Nov., 1799, Daniel Moody of

Newbury. He d. in Rowley, 23 Oct., 1853. She d. in Hills¬

borough, N. H., 1869 ; bur. in Rowley.

127-55. Dorothy, b. 18 Aug., 1781 ; m. 18 Mar., 1802, Joseph Bishop.

127-56. Anna, b. 29 Sept., 1783 ; d. 23 June, 1796 (G. S.).

127-57. Thomas, b. 10 July, 1786; d. 8 Apr., 1829; unm.

127-33. Jeremiah4 Mighill (Capt. Nathaniel 127-23; Stephen
127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 8 June, 1724; married 5 Dec., 1758,
Sarah, daughter of Thomas Lambert (112-20). His home in Rowley
was the homestead of his father and was, in part, the original lot laid
out to Dea. Thomas (127). He died 4 Oct. (3 Oct. 0. S.), 1793.
His will, dated 1 Aug., 1793, mentions wife, Sarah; son Thomas to
have the homestead and be executor; daughters Mehitable Dutch, Sarah
Hobson and Elizabeth Mighill (Essex Probate). His widow, Sarah,
died 18 Feb., 1799 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley:

127-58. Nathaniel, s b. 4 Sept., 1759 ; d. 5 Aug., 1773 (G. S.).

127-59. Mehitable, b. 28 July, 1761 ; m. 18 Aug., 1780, Rev. Ebenezer
Dutch of Bradford; d. 28 Dec., 1795 (29 Dec., 1794, G. S. Grove-
land ) .

127-60. Sarah, b. 4 Sept., 1763 ; m. Humphrey Hobson (89-31).

127-61. Thomas, b. 21 July, 1765 ; m. Mary Scott (168-49).

127-62. Elizabeth, b. 18 May, 1773; d. 15 Feb., 1796; unm. “And intended
consort of Rev. Humphrey C. Perley of Methuen” (G. S.).

127-40. David5 Mighill (Dea. Stephen 127-26; Capt. Natha7iiel
127-23; Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 12 Mar., 1745-6;
married 9 Aug., 1770, Huldah, daughter of Moses and Ruth (Peabody)
Dole of Rowley, where she was born 9 July, 1745. He died 19 Feb.,
1812, aged 66 years. She died 5 Nov., 1812, aged 67 years. His
home was the homestead of his father in the Second Parish, Rowley,
now Georgetown. His real estate was divided 23 Apr., 1813; Irene
Spofford, eldest child, Elizabeth Perley, second daughter, daughter
Ruth Mighill, David Mighill, eldest son, and Stephen Mighill, youngest
son, each receiving a share valued at $2007.00 (Essex Probate, 383:
626).

Children born in Rowley •

127-63. Molly, 6 b. 5 June, 1771; d. 13 Nov., 1774 (G. S. Georgetown).
127-64. Huldah, b. 15 Oct., 1772; d. 31 Dec., 1772 (G. S. Georgetown).
127-65. Irene, b. 7 July, 1774; m. Dr. Moses D. Spofford (184-151).

127-66. Elizabeth, b. 24 Oct., 1776 ; d. soon.

127-67. Nathaniel, b. 20 Apr., 1779 ; d. 16 Nov., 1779.

127-68. Elizabeth, b. 24 Oct., 1780 ; m. 30 Nov., 1797, Rev. Humphrey C.

Perley, of Methuen. Their six children were born in Methuen.
She d. in Rowley, 1 July, 1830.

\27-69. An infant, d. 3 Jan., 1783.

241

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

127-70. Ruth, b. 31 Mar., 1784 ; m. 2 Nov., 1813, Samuel C. Tidds. Their
eight children were born in Second Parish, Rowley, now George¬
town.

127-71. David, b. 21 Aug.. 1786 ; m. Betsey Mills.

127-72. Stephen, b. 30 Sept., 1793; d. 23 July, 1819.

127-61. Thomas5 Migitill ( Jeremiah 127-33; Capt. Nathaniel
127-23; Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born 21 July, 1765 ; mar¬
ried 27 Nov., 1792, Mary, daughter of Lieut. Moses Scott (168-41).
His home was the homestead of his father on Wethersfield Street. He
died 8 Feb., 1821 (G-. S.). She died 8 Feb., 1824, aged 55 years (G-. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

127-73. Nathaniel, e b. 4 July, 1793 ; d. 16 Dec., 1793 (G. S.).

127-74. Mary, b. 25 Oct., 1794; m. Capt. Thomas Todd (203-102).

127-75. Elizabeth, b. 13 Mar., 1796; d. 8 Aug., 1816; unm. (G. S.).

127-76. Jeremiah, b. 2 Apr., 1798; d. 8 Sept., 1834; unm. (G. S.).

127-77. Nathaniel, b. 13 Jan., 1801 ; m. Maria Proctor.

127-71. Hr. David6 Mighill ( David 127-40; Dea. Stephen 127-
26; Capt. Nathaniel 127-23; Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas 127), born
21 Aug., 1786; Dartmouth College, 1809; married in Dunbarton,
N. H., 7 Sept., 1814, Betsey, daughter of John Mills of Dunbarton.
She died in Georgetown, 20 Dec., 1848, aged 63 years. He was a prac¬
ticing physician in Second Parish, Rowley, now Georgetown, where he
died 19 May, 1851.

Children :

127-78. John Mills, 7 b. in Dunbarton, N. H., 28 Nov., 1815; m. 22 July,
1836, Elizabeth N. Bridges; residence, Georgetown.

127-79. Stephen, b. in Rowley, 3 May, 1821; a physician; soldier; married;
d. in Boston, 6 Sept., 1872 (Georgetown R.).

127-80. David DeWitt Clinton, b. in Rowley, 23 Aug., 1831 ; m. Sarah A.

Nelson. She d. 3 Feb., 1895 (G. S. Georgetown). He d. 5 Nov.,
1905 (G. S. Georgetown).

127-77. Dea. Nathaniel6 Mighill ( Thomas 127-61; Jeremiah
127-33; Capt. Nathaniel 127-23; Stephen 127-8; Dea. Thomas 127),
born 13 Jan., 1801; married 17 Nov., 1827, Maria, daughter of Dr.
Benjamin and Anna (Lambert 112-39) Proctor of Rowley, where she
was born 24 Dec., 1802. He was a deacon of the First Church, Row-
ley, and representative in the General Court. He died 3 Aug., 1845.
His widow, Maria, died 26 Nov., 1877 (Monument).

Children born in Rowley :

127-81. Elizabeth, 7 b. 15 Jan., 1829 ; d. 14 July, 1891 ; unm.

127-82. Charles Proctor, b. 27 July, 1830 ; d. 10 Jan., 1926 ; unm.

127-83. Julia Maria, b. 28 Aug., 1833 ; d. 18 May, 1921 ; unm.

127-84. Thomas, b. 12 Jan., 1836; residence, Haverhill; m. Jane Downes.

127-85. Nathaniel, b. 25 Aug., 1839 ; Amherst Coll., 1860 ; Congregational
Minister ; m. Fannie H. Allen. Children : Ralph Scott, 8 Amherst
Coll., 1896 ; Hugh Nathaniel, Amherst Coll., 1898.

127-86. Benjamin Proctor, b. 17 June, 1845; m. 13 Aug., 1881, Catherine
N. Adams of Newbury; d. 12 June, 1922. She d. 30 Mar., 1932.

242 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

MILLER

128. Rev. John1 Miller was bred at Gonville and Caius College,
Cambridge, England, where he took his A. B., 1627 (Savage) ; free¬
man, 22 May, 1639, then of Roxbury; moved to Rowley, 1639, as
assistant to Rev. Ezekiel Rogers; was the first town clerk of Rowley,
where his two-acre house lot was registered, 1643. He brought with
him to Rowley, his wife, Lydia, who died in Boston, 7 Aug., 1658.
They moved to Yarmouth early in 1641, and later to Roxbury. He
died in Groton, 12 June, 1663 (Savage). He left a son, John, and
several daughters.

Child born in Rowley :

128-1. Lydia, 2 b. 2 : 12 mo. (Feb.) 1640.

MILLER

129. Thomas1 Miller had an acre and half house lot, 1643; was
licensed to draw wine, 1647, paying fifteen shillings annually. In Row-
ley, he had his wife Isabel. He was a carpenter. They moved to Middle-
town, Conn., about 1651, where he died 14 Aug., 1680, and in his will,
made three days before, calls himself 70 years old (Savage). His
letter of dismission from the church in Rowley to the church in Middle-
town was not given until 6 Sept., 1674.

Lechford, in his Note-book, 24 Aug., 1640, mentions Thomas Miller
and his wife, Isabel. In 1666, although living in Middletown, he was
placed on trial before the church in Rowley, wherein he still retained
membership, for an offence committed in Middletown. The church
adjudged him guilty and ordered him ex-communicated, which order
was publicly read, 6 Oct., 1667. “Afterward prayr was made that God
would ratify the sentence & let loose Satan on Him” (Ch. R.).

NELSON

130. Mr. Thomas1 Nelson, freeman 23 May, 1639, the wealthiest
of Mr. Rogers’ company, had a six-acre house lot, 1643. Of his first
wife we find no mention. He married (2) after 15: 12 mo. 1641, Jane
or Joane, daughter of Thomas Dummer of Badgely, England, and a
niece of Mr. Richard Dummer of Newbury (see his bond of 15: 12 mo.
1641 to perform marriage contract, Essex Ct. R. 9 mo. 1656). Soon
after the settlement of the town, probably as early as 1642 and per¬
haps earlier, he built a grist mill,* and a sawmill, on Mill River, the
first to be erected in the town. In the first allotment of lands, he was
granted “thirty six Acres of vpland in the ffield called the Mill ffield
twenty six wherof was laid out to him as part of his diuision of upland
the other tenn was giuen him for incouragement towards building the
Mill.” Grist mills, known in later years as “Glen Mills” were in opera¬
tion on this spot from that time until destroyed by fire in 1916. See
John Pearson (140). Mr. Nelson died in England, 6 Aug., 1648

* See Richard Holmes (90).

243

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

(Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. : 190). His will, dated 24 Dec., 1645, “being
by providence called now to make a voyage into old England,” and a
schedule (codicil) made in England, 6 Aug., 1648, proved in Ipswich
Court 26: 1 mo. 1650, mentions “wife Joane my mill; millhouse” etc.
in Rowley; also all that ground lately occupied by Joseph Wormehill;
eldest son, Philip; son Thomas; youngest son, Samuel, born since will
was made; daughter Mercy and “any other child that my wife may
have”; “my Aunt Katherin Withars,” Richard Bellingham and uncle
Richard Dummer, executors; Mr. Ezekiel Rogers and Mr. John Horton,
overseers. “Also I ernestly desire of or reverend Pastor & Elder Mr
Rogers & of that whole Church of Rowley, that they may not mistake
themselves concerning the eleven pounds & the seventeene pounds which
I paid to Goodman Seatchwell, for his farme; & I did not give these
in with other monies that I laid out for the Plantation: Least this
being a wrong to mee, be to their greefe at the Day of Jesus Christ
as also fifteene pound paid to Mr Carletons hundred pound which I
ought not to pay. This I entreate them seriously to lay to hart, &
righting me in all these pticulars” (Essex Deeds, 1 Ips.: 72).*

In 1654 Widow Joane Nelson was in England, at Stoneham, County
of Southampton, with the younger children. In Rowley “Book of
Grants” mention is made of “Mr Nelson’s Children in England” in
1661-2.

Children, by first wife, born in England :

130-1. Philip, 2 b. about 1633; m. Sarah Jewett (101-2).

130-2. Thomas, b. 1635 ; m. Ann Lambert (112-3).

Children by wife Joane :

130-3. Mercy, b. in Rowley, 26 : 12 mo. 1643 ; m. in England, John Storke
of Rumsey, England (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips.: 190 and 5 Ips.: 148).

130-4. Samuel, b. about 1646 ; d. in England, without issue, before 1676
(Essex Deeds, 5 Ips.: 484). See particularly Essex Co. Ct. Papers,
Vol. 3 : 65 and onward.

130-5. John (Essex Co. Ct. Files, 3 : 70) ; d. young.

130-1. Capt. Philip2 Nelsoist ( Thomas 130), born in England
about 1633; was graduated at Harvard College, 1654, the only graduate
that year; married 24 June, 1657, Sarah, daughter of Joseph Jewett
(101). She was buried 17: 12 mo. 1665. He married (2) 1: 11 mo.
1666, Elizabeth, daughter of John Lowell of Newbury. She was born
in Newbury, 16 Feb., 1646.

1681 — “Mr Philip Nelson of Rowley wanders away and is lost from
Ap. 5 to Satterday Ap. 9, Rowley and Newbury seeking him; on Satter-
day is found, having walked out of his place to take the air ; it w'as
between two Rocks on Crane-Neck.” (Diary of Samuel Sewall, Vol.
2, p. 17.) He was a justice of the peace and captain of a company
“under the command of Sir William Phipps who is goinge against the
French at Nova Scotia.” He died 19 Aug., 1691. His will, dated 9
Apr., 1690, mentions wife, Elizabeth, to be executrix; eldest son, Philip;
son John; daughter Mary Haseltine; brother Nehemiah Jewett of Ips¬
wich; children (unnamed) by last wife (Essex Probate, 304; 390).

* See Shatswell (172).

244

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

The inventory of his estate, taken 23 Sept., 1691, amounted to £500.
His widow, Elizabeth, died 14 Dec., 1731.

Children born in Rowley:

130-6. Philip, ^ b. 16 Apr., 1659: rn. Widow Sarah Hobson (89-2).
130-7. Mary, b. 26 Mar., 1662; m. John Haseltine (84-3).

130-8. John, b. 30 June, 1668; m. Mary Trumble (204-10).

130 - 9.
130-10.
130-11.

130-12.

130-13.

130-14.

130-15.

130-16.

130-17.

Jeremiah, b. 23 Nov., 1670; bur. 18 Jan., 1670-1.

Elizabeth, b. 24 Jan., 1671-2.

Sarah, bp. 8 June, 1673 : m. 8 Sept., 1696, Robert Wadleigh of
Exeter. She was dismissed, 6 Nov., 1698, from Rowley Church
to Exeter (Ch. R.).

Jeremiah, b. 15 Nov., 1674; m. Ann Hopkinson (91-13).

Martha, b. 30 Oct., 1677 ; m. George Dickinson (54-14).

Ruth, b. 20 Aug., 1680; m. Samuel Dickinson (54-13).

Joseph, b. 28 Nov., 1682; m. Hannah Brocklebank (29-17).
Jemima, b. 22 Oct., 1686; m. Dr. William Bennet (16-7).

Lucy, b. 14 Jan., 1688-9; m. 22 Nov., 1706, Ezra Coburn.

130-2. Thomas2 Nelson ( Thomas 130), born in England, 1635;
married 16 Dec., 1659, Ann, daughter of Francis Lambert (112). She
was buried 7 Jan., 1678-9. He married (2) 13 May, 1680, Mary,
daughter of Henry Hunt of Newbury. She was born in Newbury, 13
July, 1648, and died 28 Aug., 1688. He married (3) 9 Apr., 1690,
Phillippa, widow of Samuel Platts (148). She died 29 Sept., 1/09.
He died 5 Apr., 1712, aged 77 years (G. S.). His will, dated 17 Dec.,
1709, mentions eldest son, Thomas ; sons Gershom, Francis and Eph¬
raim; daughters Hannah Gardner and Dorothy e Eoofe (Essex Pro¬
bate, 310 : 422).

Children born in Rowley:

130-18. Thomas, 3 b. 10 Mar., 1660-1; m. Hannah French.

130-19. Dorothy, b. 14: 11 mo. 1662; m. John Rolfe of Newbury.

130-20. Hannah, b. 22 June, 1665; m. in Newbury, 24 July, 1706, Joseph
Gardner of Charlestown.

130-21. Jonathan, b. 20 Nov., 1667; in the Canada Expedition, 1690; prob,
d. in service.

130-22. Elizabeth, b. 25 Feb., 1669-70 ; d. 31 Oct., 1689.

130-23. Gershom, b. 11 July, 1672; m. Abigail Elithorp (63-11).

130-24. Francis, b. 19 Feb., 1675-6; m. Mercy Roy.

130-25. Ephraim, b. 23 Mar., 1681-2; m. Sarah Brocklebank (29-19).

130-6.' Philip3 Nelson ( Capt . Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born
16 Apr., 1659; married Sarah, widow of John Hobson (89-2) ; died 4
Dec., 1721.

Children born in Rowley :

130-26. Sarah, 4 b. 26 Dec., 1686 ; d. soon.

130-27. Philip, twin, b. 19 Aug., 1690.

130-28. Sarah, twin, b. 19 Aug., 1690; m. John Hazen (85-25).

130-29. Hannah, b. 4 Sept., 1694; m. 3 Nov., 1714, Joseph Richardson of
Bradford.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 245

130-8. John3 Nelson ( Capt . Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born
30 June, 1668; married 18 Jan., 1697-8, Mary, daughter of Dea. John
Trumble (204-1). They were of Boxford, 15 Aug., 1706 (Essex Deeds,
44: 226). Perhaps his widow, Mary, married (2) (int. 18 Mar.,
1709-10) James Richardson of Dracut.

Children of record in Rowley :

130-30. Elizabeth, 4 b. 26 Apr., 1699.

130-31. John, bp. 18 Aug., 1700.

130-32. Mary, bp. 24 June, 1705.

130-12. Jeremiah3 Nelson {Capt. Philip 130-1; Thomas 130),
born 15 Nov., 1674; married Ann, daughter of Jonathan Hopkinson
(91-2). He died 3 July, 1706 “slain by ye Indians at Dunstable 10
July 1706” (Ch. R.). Administration granted, 2 Dec., 1706, to his
widow, Ann (Essex Probate, 309: 115). His widow, Ann, married
(2) in Newbury, 9 Dec., 1709 (Rowley R.), John Smith* and died,
a widow, 12 Dec., 1723.

Children born in Rowley :

130-33. Jonathan, 4 b. 27 Oct., 1702; d. 11 Feb., 1703-4.

130-34. Jane, b. 26 Jan., 1703-4; m. William Searle (170-5).

130-15. Joseph3 Nelson {Capt. Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born
28 Nov., 1682; married (int. 2 Mar., 1705-6) Hannah, daughter of
Samuel Brocklebank (29-3). She died 5 June, 1732 (G. S. George¬
town). He married (2) in Ipswich, 5 Sept., 1732, Elizabeth, widow
of Jeremiah Jewett (101-10). He died 8 Feb., 1743-4 (G. S. George¬
town). His will, dated 7 Feb., 1743-4, mentions himself as “inn¬
keeper”; wife, Elizabeth; sons Jeremiah, Joseph, Moses, David, Francis,
Jonathan, Philip and John; son Samuel as lately deceased; daughter
Mary Plummer, deceased, and her children (Essex Probate, 325: 443).
His widow, Elizabeth, died 24 May, 1761, aged 81 years.

Children of record in Rowley :

130-35. Jeremiah, 4 b. 23 June, 1707; m. Widow Mary (Harriman 78-13)
Hale.

130-36. Joseph, b. 10 Mar., 1709-10; m. Lydia Pingree (146-6).

130-37. Moses, b. 15 Mar., 1710-11. Adm. granted, 3 Feb., 1745, to his
brother Jeremiah (Essex Probate, 323: 179).

130-38. Mary, bp. 15 Feb., 1712-3; m. John Plummer (149-12).

130-39. Samuel, bp. 10 Apr., 1715; d. 31 May, 1715.

130-40. Samuel, bp. 14 Apr., 1716; d. 31 Oct., 1742 (G. S. Georgetown).
130-41. David, bp. 27 July, 1718 ; m. Mary - .

130-42. Francis, bp. 12 Nov., 1721 (Bvfield Ch. R.) ; m. Mary Pierce.
130-43. Jonathan, bp. 17 May, 1724 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. Mary Peasley or
Pearse.

130-44. Philip, bp. 27 Nov., 1726 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. 22 June, 1749, Me-
hitable, dau. of Daniel Dresser (58-52). She d. 9 July, 1749.
He was of Haverhill at time of marriage.

130-45. John, bp. 23 Mar., 1728-9 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. Mercy Platts
(147-19).

* John3 Smith, son of John2 of Newbury and grandson of Thomas1 of Newbury,
had by wife Ann, five children born in Rowley. He died in Rowley, 20 Apr., 1722.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

130-18. Thomas3 Nelson ( Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 10
Mar., 1660-1; married Hannah, daughter of Samuel French of Salis¬
bury (see Essex Probate, Files 10183). He, with wife, Hannah, sold
land in Salisbury, 1698 (Essex Deeds, 11: 147). He was styled
“Sergt.,” and died 20 May, 1719 (Ch. R.). His will, dated 15 Jan.,
1717-8, mentions wife, Hannah; sons Thomas, Samuel who is executor,
and Jonathan; daughters Hannah, Dorothy and Elizabeth (Essex Pro¬
bate).

Children of record in Rowley :

130-46. Thomas, 4 bp. 19 Aug., 1688 ; m. Tabitha Hobbs.

130-47. Samuel, b. 14 Feb., 1690-1; m. Ann Palmer (135-12).

130-48. Hannah, b. 17 Dec., 1693.

130-49. Abigail, b. 4 Feb., 1696-7 ; d. 26 Aug., 1716 (G. S.).

130-50. Jonathan, bp. 7 May, 1699.

130-51. Dorothy, bp. 3 May, 1702.

130-52. Elizabeth, b. 15 Oct., 1704 ; m. 5 June, 1728, Joseph Aspinwall
of Newbury.

130-23. Gershom3 Nelson ( Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born
11 July, 1672; married 17 July, 1700, Abigail, daughter of Nathaniel
Elithorp (63-1) ; moved to Milford, 1722, where he died 14 Sept., 1727,
and his widow, Abigail, died there 25 Dec., 1765 (Hist. Milford).

Children born in Rowley :

130-53. Nathaniel, 4 b. 22 Apr., 1701.

130-54. Ann, b. 4 Sept., 1703.

130-55. Sarah, b. 17 Feb., 1707-8; m. Moses Gage (69-12).

130-56. Mary, b. 6 Apr., 1711.

130-57. Hannah, b. 14 Oct., 1713.

130-58. Nehemiaii, b. 4 Oct., 1716.

130-59. Abigail, b. 20 May, 1720.

130-24. Francis3 Nelson ( Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 19
Feb., 1675-6; married 14 Nov., 1702, Mercy, daughter of John and
Elizabeth (Phipps) Roy of Charlestown where she was baptized 7: 1 mo.
1675 (Wyman). She is mentioned as Mercy Nelson in her father’s
will of 6 Sept., 1705. In the probating of the will, 18 July, 1710, and
settlement of the estate, Francis Nelson is mentioned as her husband
and was paid ten shillings “for three jurneys from Rowley to Chari s-
ton” (Middlesex Probate, 19542). In the original Rowley record of
her publishment and marriage to Francis Nelson, her name is written
Mercy “Ray.” He married (2) 6 June, 1716, Elizabeth, widow of
Isaac Platts (147-7).

His will, dated 11 Mar., 1719-20, proved 2 Aug., 1720, mentions
wife, Elizabeth; eldest son, Solomon; sons David and Jonathan; daugh¬
ters Mercy and Elizabeth; brothers Ephraim and Gershom (Essex Pro¬
bate, 313: 173). His widow, Elizabeth, died 8 Apr., 1762.

Children born in Rowley :

130-60. Solomon, 4 b. 15 Nov., 1703 ; m. Mercy Chaplin (37-22).

130-61. Mercy, b. 19 May, 1705.

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130-62. David, b. 23 July, 1707 ; residence, Lancaster, 1739.

130-63. Elizabeth, b. 1 Nov., 1710.

130-64. Jonathan, b. 16 Apr., 1713 ; residence, Lancaster, 1739.

130-25. Ephraim3 Nelson ( Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born
23 Mar., 1681-2; married 2 Feb., 1709-10, Sarah, daughter of Samuel
Brocklebank (29-3). She died 13 June, 1714. He married (2) 14
June, 1715, Deborah, daughter of Samuel Searle (170). She died 29
June, 1720. He married (3) 31 July, 1723, Mary, daughter of Joseph
Kilborne (106-2). He was styled “Lieut.,” and died 28 May, 1761.
His will, dated 23 May, 1761, mentions wife, Mary; daughter Apphia,
wife of Thomas Gage; “grandson Nelson Todd, son of my daughter
Elizabeth, now wife of John White”; grandchildren Ephraim Hidden,
Price Hidden and Sarah Wells, late Hidden, children of daughter
Mehitable, deceased, late wife of Eben Hidden (Essex Probate, 338:
193). By deed, dated 21 May, 1737, Apphia Nelson, “single woman
and daughter of Mr Ephraim Nellson of said Rowley — as I was heir
at law to one quarter of five eights of an old common right in said
Ipswich which accrued to me by ye Death of my Hond Greate Grand¬
father WJlliam Searl late of said Ipswich, Decd,” conveys said right to
her father Nelson (Essex Deeds, 75: 191). His widow, Mary, died
17 Sept.; 1770. See Samuel Searle (170).

Children of record in Rowley :

130-65. Mehitable, 4 b. 13 Jan., 1710-11; m. Eben Hidden (87-23).

130-66. Elizabeth, b. 27 Jan., 1713-4; m. Dr. Joseph Todd (203-18).
130-67. Apphia, b. 13 Apr., 1716; m. Thomas Gage (69-21).

130-68. Mary, bp. 26 June, 1720 ; d. 4 July, 1720.

130-69. Mary, bp. 30 Mar., 1729; d. 17 May, 1729.

130-35. Jeremiah4 Nelson ( Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1;
Thomas 130), born 23 June, 1707; married 1 Feb., 1732-3, Mary,
widow of Jacob Hale, of Boxford, and daughter of Jonathan Harriman
(78-4). They were admitted, 10 Feb., 1734, to the Second Church in
Rowley and dismissed, 14 Apr., 1765, to the South Church in Ipswich.
He moved to Ipswich before 1764, and died there, 26 Feb., 1773. His
'will, dated 27 June, 1761, mentions wife, Mary; daughter Hannah
Pickard; sons Jeremiah Nelson and Jacob Nelson, who are named
executors (Essex Probate, 348: 59).

Children born in Rowley :

130-70. Jeremiah, s b. 5 Feb., 1733-4; d. 22 Nov., 1736.

130-71. Hannah, b. 16 Mar., 1735-6 ; m. in Ipswich, 14 Mar., 1755, James
Pickard of Boxford.

130-72. Jeremiah, b. 28 Apr., 1739 ; m. in Rowley, 29 Mar., 1764, Mary
Nelson. He was then “of Ipswich.” His seven children are of
record in Ipswich.

130-73. Jacob, b. 27 Nov., 1742.

130-36. Joseph4 Nelson ( Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1;
Thomas 130), born 10 Mar., 1709-10; married 7 Nov., 1734, Lydia,
daughter of Aaron Pingree (146-1) ; died 6 May, 1769. Administra-

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tion granted 26 June 1769 (Essex Probate, 345: 413). His widow,
Lydia, died 8 Mar., 1780.

Children born in Eowley :

130-74. Lydia, 5 b. 15 Nov., 1734; m. 3 Feb., 1757, Abner Foster of Boxford.
130-75. Elizabeth, b. 11 Aug., 1737 ; m. Jonathan Kilbourne (106-48).
130-76. Aaron, b. 8 Apr., 1740 ; m. Abigail Williams.

130-77. Hannah, b. 14 Dec., 1742 ; m. 24 Oct., 1765, Daniel Pearson, Jr.
130-78. Joseph, b. 6 Jan., 1744-5 ; m. Hannah Wallingford.

130-79. Dorcas, b. 4 May, 1747 ; m. 4 Sept., 1770, Andrew Mitchell of
Lunenburg.

130-80. Moses, b. 9 Dec., 1749 : lived in Leominster, then in Hillsborough,
N. H.

130-81. Stephen, b. 4 Apr., 1752 ; lived in Salisbury, N. H.

130-41. David4 Nelson ( Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1;
Thomas 130), baptized 27 July, 1718; married Mary - .

Children of record in Eowley :

130-82. John, s b. 9 Aug., 1742.

130-83. Phebe, b. 12 July, 1744.

130-84. Mary, bp. 26 Oct., 1746.

130-85. Lucy, bp. 30 Sept., 1750.

130-86. Anthony, twin, bp. 2 Sept., 1753.

130-87. Twin, d. 4 Aug., 1753.

130-88. Samuel, bp. 7 Mar., 1756.

130-89. Elizabeth, bp. 27 Apr., 1760.

130-42. Fkancis4 Nelson ( Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1;
Thomas 130), baptized 12 Nov., 1721 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; married in
Bradford, 30 May, 1745, Mary Pierce of Ipswich. On June 14, 1753,
the selectmen of Rowley represent to the Probate Court that Francis
Nelson is “disordered in his mind, so as not to be capable of taking care
of his estate or family, who are in a suffering condition.” He was
placed under guardianship of Moses Dole, 2 May, 1757, and so con¬
tinued until 1 Apr., 1765 (Essex Probate, 334: 316). Rev. soldier
and died in service 21 Sept., 1777.

His will, dated 23 Apr., 1777, mentions himself as “being bound
into the service of my Country” ; wife, Mary, £1 ; son Francis £1 ; son
J ohn £1 ; daughter Eunice, all the remainder ; “My friend” Solomon
Nelson, executor (Essex Probate, 353: 99). His widow, Mary, died
21 or 22 Jan., 1802, aged 78 years, “insane.” Residence in Second
Parish, Rowley, now Georgetown.

Children born in Eowley :

130-90. Hephzibah,5 b. 16 Feb., 1745-6; d. 23 Mar., 1745-6.

130-91. Eunice, b. 15 Apr., 1747 ; d. 30 Dec., 1823 ; unm., insane.

130-92. Mary, d. 29 June, 1756, aged 7 years.

130-93. Samuel, b. 23 Dec., 1751; d. 31 Dec., 1751.

130-94. Francis, b. 29 Nov., 1752; drowned in Eowley Eiver; unm. (P. R.).
Eev. soldier.

130-95. John, b. 15 July, 1755 ; d. 23 Oct., 1825 ; unm.

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130-96. Samuel, b. 15 Jan., 1759; d. 6 June, 1759.

130-97. Jesse, b. 7 Oct., 1760; d. 6 Feb., 1761.

130-43. Jonathan4 Nelson ( Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1;
Thomas 130), baptized 17 May, 1724 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; married (int.
10 Mar., 1743-4) Mary Pearse or Peasley. He married (2) in Haver¬
hill, 24 Dec., 1752, Hannah Cheney of Haverhill. They were of Sut¬
ton, N. H., 1776. He died there, 18 June, 1801, aged 77 years, and
his widow, Hannah, died 14 July, 1802 (Hist. Sutton, N. H.).

Children (History Sutton, N. H.) :

130 - 98. Asa, 5 b. 3 Apr., 1754; d. in Sutton, 31 May, 1837.

130 - 99. Philip, b. 3 June, 1756; d. in Sutton, 4 Sept., 1841.

130-100. Betsey, b. 11 Mar., 1759 ; m. James Smiley of Haverhill.

130-45. John4 Nelson ( Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1;
Thomas 130), baptized 23 Mar., 1728-9; married 27 Aug., 1752, Mercy,
daughter of James Platts (147-10).

Child born in Rowley :

130-101. James, s b. 2 May, 1753.

130-46. Thomas4 Nelson ( Thomas 130-18; Thomas 130-2;

Thomas 130), baptized 19 Aug., 1688; married in Charlestown, 19
Mar., 1715-6, Tabitha Hobbs of Charlestown. They moved to Lexing¬
ton, where she died 30 May, 1767, and he died 3 Nov., 1770.

Child born in Rowley :

130-102. Abigails b. 24 Oct., 1717 ; d. in Lexington, 14 Dec., 1739 ; unm.

Children born in Lexington :

130-103. Thomas, twin, b. 19 Dec., 1721.

130-104. Tabitha, twin, b. 19 Dec., 1721.

130-105. Josiah, b. 13 Sept., 1726.

130-47. Samuel4 Nelson ( Thomas 130-18; Thomas 130-2;

Thomas 130), born 14 Feb., 1690-1; married 25 Oct., 1721, Ann, daugh¬
ter of Francis Palmer (135-5). He was dismissed, 25 Oct., 1735, from
Rowley Church to church in Mendon.

Children of record in Rowley :

130-106. Francis, s b. 1 Sept., 1722.

130-107. Thomas, b. 9 Apr., 1727.

130-60. Solomon4 Nelson ( Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2;

Thomas 130), born 15 Nov., 1703; married 15 Mar., 1724-5, Mercy,
daughter of Jeremiah Chaplin (37-8). They moved to Mendon and
lived there until 1731. They removed to Rowley, and were admitted,
6 May, 1733, to membership in Second Church in Rowley. Their home
was in the Second Parish of Rowley, now Georgetown. He died 6
Apr., 1781 (G. S. Georgetown).

Children of record in Rowley :

130-108. David, s b. — Aug., 1725 ; m. Mary Hale.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

130-109. Jeremiah, b. in Mendon, about 1727 ; d. in Rowley, 17 Nov., 1734.

130-110. Jane, b. June, 1732; m. 11 Feb., 1752, William Chandler, then of
Newbury. She d., his widow, in Rowley, 26 Jan., 1806.

130-111. Mary, b. 25 Jan., 1733-4; m. William Searle (170-15).

130-112. Amos, b. 1 Aug., 1736 ; m. Olive Dole.

130-113. Asa, b. 29 July, 1739 ; m. Sarah Mighill (127-38).

130-114. Solomon, b. 23 May, 1742; m. Elizabeth Mighill (127-39).

130-115. Lucy, b. 30 June, 1745; m. 15 Feb., 1768, Phineas Dodge. He
d. 4 Mar., 1824, aged 78 vears (G. S.). She d. 30 Mar., 1837
(G. S.).

130-116. Huldah, b. 31 Aug., 1747; m. Elder Samuel Harriman (78-22).
130-117. Mercy, b. 15 Feb., 1749-50 (P. R.) ; d. 15 Feb., 1825; unm.

130-76. Aaron5 Nelson ( Joseph 130-36; Joseph 130-15; Capt.
Philip 130-1; Thomas 130) , born 8 Apr., 1740; married in Marble¬
head, 17 Mar., 1768, Abigail Williams of Lynn. He died 19 July,
1804. Rev. soldier. Administration granted 6 Nov., 1804. His widow,
Abigail, petitions : “I am not willing to administer on his estate &
my oldest son lives at a grate distance & my second son declines adm.
this is to desire your Hon. to grant adm. to my third son Jonathan
Nelson.” (Essex Probate, 19223). Widow Abigail died 3 Oct., 1820,
aged 78 years.

Children born in Rowley :

130-118. Joseph, 6 b. 5 Apr., 1769; m. Olive Dodge.

130-119. Benjamin, b. 17 Sept., 1770 ; m. Mary Dresser of Newbury.
130-120. Jonathan, b. 3 May, 1772 ; m. Hannah March.

130-121. Lydia, b. 22 July, 1774; m. 26 June, 1800, Peabody Dole of Dan¬
vers. They moved to New Boston, N. H.

130-122. Abigail, b. 1 Oct., 1776 ; m. 12 Nov., 1805, Edmund Tenney of
Loudon, N. H., where she d. 23 Oct., 1849.

130-123. Aaron, b. 27 Dec., 1778 ; m. 20 Oct., 1816, Martha (Patty) Jacobs
of Danvers; d. 2 Sept., 1832. His will, dated 25 July, 1832,
mentions himself as of Rowley ; wife, Patty, who is given all
the estate. Jeremiah Russell, named executor (Essex Probate,
408: 427). His widow, Martha, d. 12 Feb., 1860, aged 81 years.

130-124. Mary, b. — Nov., 1781 ; d. 25 Nov., 1829 ; unm.

130-125. Hannah, b. — Mar., 1784 ; m. George March of Acworth, N. H.,
where she d. 5 Jan., 1850.

130-78. Joseph5 Nelson ( Joseph 130-36; Joseph 130-15; Capt.
Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born 6 Jan., 1744-5; married in Brad¬
ford, 7 Mar., 1769, Hannah, daughter of James Wallingford of Brad¬
ford. He married (2) 12 Dec., 1776, Mary, daughter of Dea. Moses
Chaplin (37-19). They moved to Waterford, Me., about 1778. Rev.
soldier.

Children :

130-126. Hannah, 6 b. 3 Aug., 1773 (P. R.) ; m. 13 Sept., 1798, Joseph S.

Tyler of Boxford ; residence, Boxford ; d. 24 Oct., 1832 (G. S.
West Boxford).

130-127. Jeremy Chaplin, b. 3 Dec., 1777 (Rowley R.).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

130-128. Moses, b. 18 July, 1779 (P. R.) ; m. 4 Feb., 1801, Mehitable (Hitty)
Pingree (146-61). Children recorded in Bridgton, Me.: Jeremy, 7
b. in Rowley, 16 Mar., 1801 ; Oliver, b. in Rowley, 21 Feb., 1803 ;
Moses, b. 11 Feb., 1804 ; Joseph, b. 20 Sept., 1807. See Hist, of
Waterford, Me.

130-129. Mary, b. 27 Dec., 1783 (P. R.).

130-130. Joseph, b. 1790 (P. R.).

130-108. David5 Nelson ( Solomon 130-60; Francis 130-24;
Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born — Aug., 1725 (probably in Men-
don) ; married 7 May, 1752, Mary Hale of Bradford. She died 23
July, 1753, aged 23 years. He married (2) 1 Apr., 1755, Rachel,
daughter of Dea. Abner Spofford (184-31). He died 8 Sept., 1807
(G. S. Byfield). His will, dated 17 Mar., 1803, mentions wife, Rachel;
sons David and Jacob; daughters Mary Prime, Rachel Nelson and
Phebe Nelson (Essex Probate, 375: 396). His widow, Rachel, died
9 Nov., 1813 (G. S.).

Children of record in Rowley :

130-131. Eliphalet,6 b. 20 July, 1753 ; d. 3 Oct., 1753.

130-132. Mary, b. 23 Jan., 1757 ; m. Thomas Prime (153-38).

130-133. Rachel, b. 5 Jan., 1759 ; d. 30 June, 1814; unm.

130-134. David, b. 22 Apr., 1761; m. Eunice Searle (170-55).

130-135. Sarah, bp. 11 Mar., 1764; d. — Oct., 1793 ; unm. (Byfield Ch. R.).
130-136. Phebe, bp. 10 Aug., 1766; d. 24 Jan., 1838; unm. (Byfield Ch. R.).
130-137. Abraham, bp., 21 May, 1769; d. 20 Mar., 1772 (Byfield Ch. R.).

130-138. Jacob, b. 7 July, 1773 ; m. 12 Sept., 1805, Catharine Ward of
Reading. They moved to Wintlirop, Me., where she d., 1811.
He m. (2) in Wintlirop, Mary Foster. He had seven children.

130-112. Capt. Amos5 Nelson ( Solomon 130-60; Francis 130-24;
Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born in Rowley, 1 Aug., 1736; married
23 Feb., 1769, Olive, daughter of Moses and Ruth (Peabody) Dole of
Rowley, where she was born 16 Nov., 1742. He married (2) 22 June,
1794, Rhoda Peabody. She died 11 Sept., 1798. He married (3) in
Topsfield, 7 Nov., 1799, Mehitable, widow of Cornelius Balch of Tops-
field; died 5 Sept., 1806.

Administration granted 5 Nov., 1806. His widow, Mehitable, in
writing, requests his son Moses Nelson and son-in-law David Saunders
be appointed administrators (Essex Probate, 374: 388). Rev. soldier,
rank of Lieut. His widow, Mehitable, died in Georgetown, 8 Nov.,
1842, aged 94-J years.

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-139. Priscilla, b. 29 Nov., 1769; m. 29 Feb., 1794, David Saunders;
d. 7 Sept., 1830.

130-140. Mercy, b. 17 Mar., 1771 ; m. 11 June, 1795, Phineas Dodge, Jr. ;
d. 26 June, 1820.

130-141. Moses, b. 20 May, 1773 ; m. Abigail March.

130-142. Amos, d. 27 Mar., 1777, aged 2 years.

130-143. Olive, b. 1776 ; m. 28 Apr., 1801, Daniel Clarke.

130-113. Maj. Asa5 Nelson ( Solomon 130-60; Francis 130-24;

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 29 July, 1739; married 24 May,
1770, Sarah, daughter of Dea. Stephen Mighill (127-26) ; died 2 Nov.,
1815 (G-. S. Georgetown). Rev. soldier. Administration granted, 26
Dec., 1815, to his son, Solomon Nelson (Essex Probate, 388: 259).
His widow, Sarah, died 12 Mar., 1826 (G. S. Georgetown).

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-144. Sarah, 6 b. 14 July, 1771; m. 21 June, 1798, Edward Saunders;
d. 5 Dec., 1844. '

130-145. Solomon, b. 3 Apr., 1773 ; m. Elizabeth Gage (69-41).

130-146. Stephen Mighill, b. 1 Aug., 1775 ; d. 30 Nov., 1775.

130-147. Thomas, b. 4 Feb., 1776? (1777, P. R.) ; m. Susannah March.
130-148. Elizabeth, b. 26 Nov., 1779 ; d. 18 Jan., 1827 unm.

130-149. Jane, b. 11 Jan., 1782 ; d. 8 Mar., 1848 ; unm.

130-114. Solomon5 Nelson ( Solomon 130-60; Francis 130-24;
Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 23 May, 1742; married 5 June,
1766, Elizabeth, daughter of Dea. Stephen Mighill (127-26). She
died 31 Dec., 1777. He married (2) in Newburyport, 2 Dec., 1779,
Sarah, daughter of Dea. Nathaniel Noyes of Newburyport; died 1
Aug., 1821. Administration granted 16 Apr., 1822 (Essex Probate,
23: 96). His widow, Sarah, died 21 Jan., 1828, aged 90 years.

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish):

130-150. Nathaniel, e b. 18 Feb., 1767; m. Sarah Chaplin (37-84).

130-151. Jeremiah, b. 17 Sept., 1768 ; Dartmouth Coll., 1790 ; m. in New¬
bury, 11 Apr., 1831, Mary Balch of Newbury; residence, New¬
buryport. Representative in Congress. His will was proved
6 Nov., 1838 (Essex Probate, 410: 264).

130-152. Stephen Mighill, b. 16 Oct., 1770; m. Apphia Lambert (112-38).
130-153. Mary (Polly), b. 13 Jan., 1773 ; m. Daniel Spofford (184-132).

130-154. Paul, b. 17 Apr., 1775 ; m. 26 Mar., 1818, Sally Adams. He was
styled “Major,” and d. in Georgetown, 22 Nov., 1857, without
issue.

130-155. David, b. 6 Oct., 1777 ; d. 4 Aug., 1780.

130-156. Sally, d. 6 Dec., 1781.

130-118. Joseph6 Nelson ( Aaron 130-76; Joseph 130-36; Joseph
130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born 5 Apr., 1769; married
Olive, daughter of Abel Dodge. She died 5 May, 1836, aged 63 years.
He died in Georgetown, 14 July, 1856 (G. S. Georgetown).

Children :

130-157. Charles,! b. in Orange, N. H., 22 Jan., 1803 ; m. 12 June, 1828,
Sally, dau. of Peabody Dole ; residence, Georgetown ; d. in
Georgetown, 25 Nov., 1874.

130-158. Horatio, b. in Orange, N. H., 13 May, 1805 ; m. 30 Aug., 1829,
Sophia Swett. She d. 30 Jan., 1833. He m. (2) 9 Sept., 1834,
Sarah Swett. She d. 2 Dec., 1842. He m. (3) 11 July, 1843,
Widow Martha Plummer ; residence, Georgetown, and China, Me.
130-159. Horace, b. in Rowley, 4 Apr., 1807 ; d. 29 July, 1825.

130-119. Benjamin6 Nelson (Aaron 130-76; Joseph 130-36;
Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born 17 Sept., 1770;

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

married 6 Apr., 1802, Mary Dresser of Newbury. She died 26 Nov.,
1831. He married (2) in Bradford, 29 July, 1834, Irene, daughter
of David Hardy of Bradford; died 2 Sept., 1856.

Child born in Rowley :

130-160. Aaron Williams, 7 b. 31 July, 1804; m. in Bradford, 28 Mar., 1826,
Eliza Hardy of Bradford; residence, Groveland.

130-120. Jonathan6 Nelson ( Aaron 130-76; Joseph 130-36;
Joseph 130-15; Capt. Philip 130-1; Thomas 130), born 3 May, 1772;
married 1 Aug., 1802, Hannah, daughter of John and Sarah (Brockle-
bank) March; died in Georgetown, 11 Mar., 1852. She died in George¬
town, 2 Nov., 1855, aged 84 years and 4 mos.

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-161. Sylvanus,7 b. 28 Dec., 1803; d. in Georgetown, 5 May, 1882; unm.

130-162. Abigail, b. 27 Sept., 1811 ; m, 28 Nov., 1833, Haskell Perley of
Boxford ; residence, Georgetown.

130-163. Susan, b. 20 Mar., 1814; m. George J. Tenney (195-130).

130-134. David6 Nelson ( David 130-108; Solomon 130-60; Fran¬
cis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born in Rowley, 22 Apr.,
1761; married 2 Nov., 1785, Eunice, daughter of William Searle (170-
15) ; died 19 Dec., 1847. Rev. soldier. His widow, Eunice, died 7
May, 1849 (G. S. Byfield).

Children born in Rowley :

130-164. Daniel, 7 b. 11 June, 1786 ; m. in Ipswich, 4 June, 1816, Sally
(Sarah) Manning of Ipswich. They resided in Newburyport.
She d. 15 Aug., 1835, aged 47 years (G. S. Bylield). He d. 6 Oct.,
1875 (G. S. Byfield).

130-165. Isaac, b. 12 Jan., 1788 ; m. Sybil Rice of Bangor, Me. ; resided
in Winthrop, Me., where his children were b. ; d. in Rowley,
12 Aug., 1840 ; bur. in Byfield.

130-166. Asa, b. 8 Mar., 1790 ; m. Ruth Perley.

130-167. Abigail, b. 9 July, 1793 ; m 4 Nov., 1834, William Williams, Jr.;
residence, Rowley ; both bur. in Rowley.

130-168. Mary Jane, b. 2 Sept., 1802 ; m. 12 Apr., 1827, Philip K. Rogers
of Newbury ; residence, Georgetown, and Haverhill ; both bur.
in Byfield.

130-141. Moses6 Nelson {Capt. Amos 130-112; Solomon 130-60;
Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 20 May, 1773;
married 10 Apr., 1797, Abigail, daughter of John March of Walpole,
N. H. She died 10 Mar., 1809, aged 40 years. He married (2) 11
Feb., 1810, Phebe, daughter of John Brocklebank (29-57); died 23
Jan., 1863. His widow, Phebe, died 5 Aug., 1864.

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-169. Sally, 7 b. 22 Jan., 1797 (1798, P. R.) ; m. 10 July, 1816, Stephen
Little of West Newbury ; residence, Georgetown, and West New¬
bury.

130-170. George, b. 12 Dec., 1799 ; m. in Boxford, 8 Nov., 1830, Charlotte
Killam of Boxford ; residence, Georgetown.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

130-171. Amos, b. 19 Sept., 1804; m. Harriet Eollins ; residence Haverhill
and Danvers; d. 2 Nov., 1891 (Georgetown R.).

130-172. Mehitable, b. 19 Nov., 1813 ; m. 29 Apr., 1830, Daniel Boardman
of Newburyport ; d. 30 Sept., 1910 ; residence, Georgetown.

130-173. Olive, b. 10 May, 1817; m. 8 May, 1838, William B. Harriman;
residence, Georgetown, where she d. 18 Dec., 1910.

130-145. Dea. Solomon6 Nelson {Maj. Asa 130-113; Solomon
130-60; Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 3 Apr.,
1773; married 24 Dec., 1803, Elizabeth, daughter of William Gage
(69-34). He died in Georgetown, 21 Feb., 1842. His widow, Eliza¬
beth, died in Georgetown, 24 June, 1863.

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-174. Elizabeth Gage,? b. 12 July, 1805; m. Mighill Nelson (130-178).
130-175. Maria Ann, b. 6 Apr., 1810; d. in Georgetown, 5 Sept., 1873 ; unm.

130-147. Thomas6 Nelson {Maj. Asa 130-113; Solomon 130-60;
Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 4 Feb., 1776 (1777,
P. R.) ; married 7 Apr., 1803, Susannah, daughter of John March of
Walpole, N. H. He died 23 Mar., 1855 (G. S. Georgetown). His
widow, Susannah, died 23 Nov., 1869, aged 89 years, 7 mos. (G. S.
Georgetown) .

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-176. Asa, 7 b. 3 Oct., 1803; m. Mary L. Poor; d. 20 Aug., 1863.

130-177. Albert, b. 18 Feb., 1805 ; m. 15 Apr., 1828, Julia G., dau. of
Ezekiel and Sarah (Burpee) Saunders; d. in Rowley, 10 May,
1888 ; bur. in Georgetown.

130-178. Mighill, b. 10 Apr., 1807 ; m. 21 May, 1833, Elizabeth G. Nelson
(130-174) ; residence, Georgetown, where he d. 17 Apr., 1856.
and she d. 7 Oct., 1875. Children b. in Rowley (Second Parish) :
Solomon A., b. 27 Mar., 1834; Henry M., b. 10 May, 1836.

130-179. Hannah, b. 16 June, 1810 ; d. in Georgetown, 13 Feb., 1890 ; unm.

130-180. Harrison, b. 19 May, 1813; soldier in Civil War; m. in Newbury¬
port, 5 Apr., 1873, Almira Dodge; d. at Soldiers’ Home, Chelsea,
10 May, 1902 ; bur. in Georgetown.

130-181. George March, b. 2 Aug., 1816; m. (int. 10 Feb., 1839) Eliza M.

Dodge. She d. 20 Sept., 1863, aged 47 years. He d. in Cali¬
fornia.

130-182. Louisa Adams, b. 20 Nov., 1819 ; m. in Georgetown, 13 Apr., 1843,
John P. Conant.

130-183. Sarah Mighill, b. 4 Mar., 1821 ; m. in Georgetown, 25 Oct., 1854,
Luther P. Tidds.

130-184. Thomas Mighill, b. 24 July, 1825 ; living in California, 1870.

130-150. Nathaniel6 Nelson {Solomon 130-114; Solomon 130-
60; Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 18 Feb., 1767;
married 17 Jan., 1794, Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Chaplin (37-54).
She died 1 Apr., 1828, aged 54 years. He married (2) in Boxford,
31 Dec., 1828, Mary (Polly) A., daughter of Benjamin Spofford (184-
111) ; died 19 Mar., 1853. She died 15 Jan., 1858.

Children born in Rowley (Second Parish) :

130-185. Elizabeth,! b. 26 Dec., 1794; m. Sewall Spofford (184-159).

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130-186. Sally, b. 19 Oct., 1800; m 22 June, 1828, John Kimball, Jr., of
Bradford ; residence, Georgetown.

130-187. Mary, b. 16 Feb., 1803 ; m. 14 Nov., 1824, Joseph Kimball of
Bradford.

130-188. William, b. 26 Jan., 1812; m. in Georgetown, 26 Jan., 1843, Mary
S. Stickney (189-88) ; residence, Georgetown. She d. 24 Aug.,
1888. He d. 6 Feb., 1889.

130-189. Elizabeth Spofford, b. 19 May, 1830 ; m. in Georgetown, 26 June,
1851, Jeremiah P. Jones of Wilmot, N. H. ; residence, George¬
town.

130-152. Stephen Mighill6 Nelson ( Solomon 130-114; Solomon
130-60; Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 16 Oct.,
1770; married 30 Apr., 1797, Apphia, daughter of Thomas Lambert
(112-29). For many years after marriage their home in Rowley was
on Central Street, on land now (1932) the homestead of Samuel F.
Knowles; later they removed to Second Parish, Rowley, now George¬
town. She died 6 Sept., 1854. He died 15 Mar., 1855.

Children born in Bowley :

130-190. Apphia Lambert, 7 b. 27 Oct., 1798 ; m. 17 Aug., 1828, Benjamin
Winter ; residence, Georgetown; where she d. 15 Sept., 1894.

130-191. Elizabeth, b. 11 May, 1800 ; m. 23 Oct., 1828, Charles S. Tenney.
130-192. Mary Sophia, b. 27 Nov., 1802; d. 9 Dec., 1805 (G. S. Bowley).
130-193. Jeremiah, b. 30 May, 1805; d. in Georgetown, 2 Jan., 1842; unm.
130-194. William Lambert, b. 12 Oct., 1807 ; d. 1 Dec., 1826 ; unm.

130-195. Humphrey, b. 3 Apr., 1810 ; m. in Georgetown, 13 Oct., 1840, Susan
B. Horner of Georgetowm ; residence, Georgetown.

130-196. Mary Sophia, b. 25 Apr., 1813; m. 20 Dec., 1837, Bichard Tenney;
residence, Georgetown.

130-197. Sarah Lambert, b. 13 June, 1817; m. in Georgetowm, 22 Jan.,
1842, Lewis H. Bateman of Georgetown. He was b. 27 Jan.,
1815; d. 28 Jan., 1871. She d. 8 Feb., 1911. Children: G. Nel¬
son, s b. 6 Oct., 1845 ; d. 14 Sept., 1858. Sarah L., b. 10 Aug.,
1847 ; d. 21 Jan., 1932. Elizabeth M., b. 27 Mar., 1850. Lewis
H., Jr., b. 14 Jan., 1852 ; d. 9 Nov., 1928. Stephen M., d. young.

130-166. Asa7 Nelson ( David 130-134; David 130-108; Solomon
130-60; Francis 130-24; Thomas 130-2; Thomas 130), born 8 Mar.,
1790; married 3 July, 1814, Ruth, daughter of Nathan Perley; died
in Georgetown, 11 Dec., 1855. She died in Georgetown, 17 Apr., 1881,
aged 85 years.

Children born in Bowley :

130-198. Harriet Atwood, § b. 6 Sept., 1815 ; d. 27 Sept., 1820.

130-199. Caroline Matilda, b. 20 July, 1817 ; m. in Georgetown, 6 Dec.,
1842, George Dole of Georgetown ; residence, Georgetowm.

130-200. Harriet Maria, b. 4 Aug., 1822 ; d. in Georgetowm, 27 Oct. 1848 ;
unm.

130-201. Solomon, b. 5 Oct., 1826 ; m. 6 Dec., 1848, Elizabeth Ann Hobson
(89-89) ; residence, Georgetown. She d. 12 Oct., 1880.

130-202. Asa Sherman, b. 28 June, 1831; m. in Georgetowm, 19 Sept., 1866,
Caroline S. Spofford of Georgetowm ; d. in Haverhill, 28 Mar.,
1908 ; no issue. His widow, Caroline, d. in Georgetowm, 5 Aug.,
1915, aged 79 years.

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NEWMARCH

131. John Newmarch had a two-acre house lot, 1643; was first
of Ipswich, to which place he soon returned.

NORTHEND

132. Ezekiel1 Northend, son of Mr. John Northend of Rippling-
ham, Rowley, England, was born in Yorkshire, England, about 1622;
probably came with the Rev. Ezekiel Rogers, 1639 ; then a minor. He
married 1 Dec., 1648, Edna, widow of Richard Bailey (11) ; died 7
Sept., 1698. His will, dated 8 Feb., 1698, mentions wife, Edna; Eze¬
kiel, “only son” ; daughters Edna “Sticknee,” Elizabeth Gage, and
Sarah Hale. (Essex Probate, 306: 90). His widow, Edna, died 3
Feb., 1705-6.

The letter from his brother, Anthony Northend of Beverly, England,
is given below, showing some of his relations in England.* His sister,
Widow Margaret Cross (50-f), married John Palmer (135), and his
sister Alice married Richard Holmes (90).

The will of Mr. John Northend of Ripplingham, Rowley, England,
is dated 8 Oct., 1625, and mentions wife, Elizabeth, to be executrix
(she died before the will was proved) ; children John, Anthony, Alice,
Elizabeth, Margaret, Ezekiel, and Jane or Joana (married William

* “ffor his louinge kind Brother Ezekiell Northend att Rowley in New England,”
and is as follows:

Louinge Brother: — After my loue remembed vnto you; I was at Bentley that day
yoe letter came to my sister Stoute hande which was very welcome news to us
both to hear that you & your wife my Sisters & their husbands were alive with
all your Children, which are a great family (Blessed be God for it). It is our
happiness that we cannot be severed from the Lorde wherever we be, if our sinnes
make not a separation. God is the God of one land and of another, & can be
an all-sufficient portion to his people in all places. Good Brother let us labour to
be found in Christ & to be clothed with his righteousnesse that soe we may appear
before him in glory (that if God’s providence soe order it) that we neuer meet in
this world we may meet before him when we shall neuer be separated more; my
Brother John & his eldest sonne John are dead about thirteene years agoe, my
sister Jane Northend with her two sonnes Nathaniel & Richard & her daughter
ffrances with her gran’child Christopher Northend my nephew John’s sonne desire
to be remembered to you these** are my Brother Johns whole

family and are all unmarried, my brothe William Stoute & my sister Joana Stoute
have three children one sonne Willian and two daughters Elizabeth & Mary, my
vncle Northend and his sonnes are all dead, only my cousen Jeremiah maried
& not living, my cousen Jeremiah hath now gotten my vnkle Northend’s whole
estate in lands & is sole heir thereunto, he had a very good wife & a sonne John
by name which are both dead & he is newly married againe, he told me he would
write two or three lines to you. I must breake of, we are in health att present,
my sister Jane Northend & hers, my Brother & Sister Stoute & theirs, my cousen
Jeremiah Northend & his two sisters, my cousen Nickolas Johnson & his sister
Jane Thorpe desire remembered to you, remember vs to all our frends

with you I must leave you, the Lord keepe you.

farewell. yor truly louing Brother

Beuerley y ay) ANTHONY NORTHEND

1678 )

my sister Joana & I desire you to let vs
hear from you when opportunity will permitt
I am very lame with wounds that I haue

formerly gotten in the warre that I can the lord fit vs

scarcely write, but I must wait till my for our departure

healing come which will not be in this life. hence. Vale.

my sister Northend & her children (From Essex Institute

live all at Hunsley. Hist. Col., Vol. 12)

** Space like this torn out.

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Stoute) ; “to Ezekiel Rogers, clerk” and brother Robert Northend, Lord
of the Manor of Little Weeton, in trust, 20 acres of meadow and 24
acres of woodland, “part & parcel of said Manor and to be sold toward
the raising of portions for my younger children” (Yorkshire wills).
See note under Francis Palmer (135-5).

Children born in Rowley :

132-1. Edna, 2 b. 1 : 7 mo. 1649; m. Thomas Lambert (112-6).

132-2. Elisabeth, b. 17 : 11 mo. 1651 ; d. in infancy.

132-3. Elisabeth, b. 19 Oct., 1656; m. Humphrey Hobson (89-1). See
Ezekiel Mighill (127-4) and Thomas Gage (69).

132-4. John, b. 18 Jan., 1658; d. young.

132-5. Sarah, b. 3 : 10 mo. 1661; m. Thomas Hale (74).

132-6. Ezekiel, b. 8 : 8 mo. 1666 ; m. Dorothy Sewall.

132-7. Mary, bp. 25 Nov., 1669 ; not mentioned in her father’s will.

132-6. Capt. Ezekiel2 Northend ( Ezekiel 132), born 8: 8 mo.
1666 ; married 10 Sept., 1691, Dorothy, youngest daughter of Henry
and Jane (Dummer) Sewall of Newbury. She was born in Newbury,
29 Oct., 1668. He died 23 Dec., 1732 (0. S.). The agreement for
the settlement of his estate, dated 25 Apr., 1733, mentions all the chil¬
dren as below, except Jane Payson who had died 24 Nov., 1722, with¬
out issue surviving (Essex Probate, 325: 15). His widow, Dorothy,
married (2) Moses Bradstreet (25-9).

Children born in Rowley :

132-8. John, 3 b. 10 Oct., 1692; m. Widow Bethiah Boynton (22-12).

132-9. Edna, b. 10 Jan., 1693-4; m. Francis Pickard (145-13).

132-10. Ezekiel, b. 25 Jan., 1696-7; m. Elizabeth Payson (138-8).

132-11. Jane, b. 17 Mar., 1698-9; m. Eliphalet Payson (138-4).

132-12. Dorothy, b. 20 Mar., 1700-1 ; m. 8 Jan., 1729-30, Thomas Lancaster
of Ipswich. They lived in Rowley. She d. 23 June, 1752. He d.
30 Dec., 1792.

132-13. Hannah, b. 31 Jan., 1702-3 ; m. Nathaniel Bradstreet (25-29).

132-14. Meiiitable, b. 2 Mar., 1704-5 ; m. 24 May, 1737, Samuel Dutch of
Ipswich.

132-15. Samuel, b. 12 Jan., 1706-7; m. Mary Boynton (22-60).

132-16. Elizabeth, b. 15 Dec., 1710; m. Jacob Jewett (100-66).

132-8. Capt. John3 Northend (Capt. Ezekiel 132-6; Ezekiel 132),
born 10 Oct., 1692; married 1 Dec., 1720, Bethia, widow of John Boyn¬
ton (22-12). She died 12 June, 1767 (G. S.). He was captain of
Rowley Military Company and probably ensign in the expedition against
Louisburg, 1745. He died 24 Mar., 1768 (G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

132-17. Sarah, 4 b. 24 Nov., 1721; m. Thomas Mighill (127-32).

132-18. Jane, b. 13 Apr., 1724; m. Nathaniel Gage (69-26).

132-19. Samuel, b. 11 Mar., 1726-7; d. 15 June, 1749; unm. (G. S.)

132-10. Ezekiel3 Northend (Capt. Ezekiel 132-6; Ezekiel 132),
born 25 Jan., 1696-7; married 30 Mar., 1726, Elizabeth, daughter of
Rev. Edward Payson (138); died 18 Oct., 1742 (G. S.). His home-

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stead in Rowley was on Main Street, lately owned by Rev. John Pike.
His widow, Elizabeth, died 9 May, 1787 (G. S.).

Children of record in Rowley :

132-20. Stephen,* bp. 23 Apr., 1727; d. 16 May, 1727.

132-21. Hannah, b. 29 July, 1728; m. Thomas Mighill (127-32).

132-22. Sewall, bp. 30 Aug., 1730; d. 13 Sept., 1730.

132-23. Edward, bp. — Sept., 1732 ; d. 23 Sept., 1732.

132-24. Elizabeth, bp. 9 June, 1734 ; d. 19 June, 1734.

132-25. Elizabeth, bp. 1 Feb., 1735-6; d. 11 Feb., 1735-6.

132-26. Mary, bp. 29 May, 1737; d. 21 July, 1737.

132-27. Sarah, bp. 19 Nov., 1738 ; m. 26 Mar., 1761, Dr. Nathaniel Cogs¬
well; d. 8 Mar., 1773, in her 35th year (G. S.). They lived on
the homestead of her father, and both died there. See Lois
Searle (170-20).

132-15. Lieut. Samuel3 Northend (Capt. Ezekiel 132-6; Ezekiel
132), born 12 Jan., 1706-7; married 3 Dec., 1730, Mary, daughter of
John Boynton (22-12). She died 2 June, 1751 (Byfield Ch. R.). He
married (2) 2 June, 1752, Susanna, daughter of Joseph Scott (168-
11); died 1 Dec., 1778. She died — Aug., 1787 (Bjdield Ch. R.),
4 Sept., 1787, in her 65th year (G. S. Byfield).

Children of record in Kowley :

132-28. Moses,* b. 21 Jan., 1731-2 ; d. 15 Aug., 1736.

132-29. John, b. 13 Apr., 1734; d. 22 Aug., 1736.

132-30. Dorothy, b. 21 Aug., 1736; m. 2 June, 1761, William Dummer of
Newbury; d. in Newbury, 23 Nov., 1808.

132-31. Ezekiel, bp. 8 June, 1739 ; d. young.

132-32. Mary, b. 26 July, 1740 ; m. in Newbury, 19 Nov., 1765, Joseph Hale,
Jr., of Newbury.

132-33. Mehitable, b. 28 Sept., 1743 ; d. 28 Nov., 1756.

132-34. Elizabeth, b. 19 Dec., 1746; m. Jacob Jewett (100-143).

132-35. Susannah, b. 16 Aug., 1753 ; m. Joshua Pickard (145-70).

132-36. Ezekiel, b. 7 May, 1755 ; d. 15 Sept., 1757. “by falling into boiling
water.”

132-37. Samuel, bp. 10 July, 1757 ; m. in Andover, 2 June, 1780, Sarah
Adams of Andover. He sold his homestead on Clay Lane, in
1788, to Daniel Hale, and moved to the Newbury part of Byfield.

132-38. Hannah, b. 23 Feb., 1760 ; m. 21 June, 1785, Richard Dummer of
Newbury. They moved, about 1800, to Hallowell, Me.

132-39. Mehitable, b. 27 May, 1764; d. 10 Oct., 1802; unm. (G. S. Hal¬
lowell, Me.).

NORTHEND

133. Jeremiah Northend was baptized in Rowley, England, 26
Sept., 1624, as son of Robert Northend of “Weeton,” Rowley Parish,
England; cousin of Ezekiel Northend (132); mentioned in will of
William Bellingham (14) as “servant,” to serve out his time with Rev.
Ezekiel Rogers (160). He returned to Rowley, England, after being
here a few years. He was buried in Rowley, England, 14 Apr., 1702
(Certificate of Rev. Henry C. Hildyard, Rector of Rowley, England).
See note under Ezekiel Northend (132).

NORTHEND HOUSE, CLAY LANE

Built about 1730 by Lieut. Samuel Northend (132-15). Destroyed by fire in 1884.

PARRAT-JEWETT HOUSE, CROSS STREET

Built, according to tradition, before 1655 by Dea. Francis Parrat (136), on lot registered to him in 1643.
Owned and occupied by Lieut. Joshua Jewett (101-38), and his descendants from 1715 to 1865. Taken down in 1877

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PALMER

134. Thomas1 Palmer had an acre and half house lot on Brad¬
ford Street, 1643. He married — 6 mo. 1643, Ann - . His will,

dated 2 Aug., 1669, proved 28 Sept., 1669, mentions wife, Ann; son
Samuel to have the homestead; son Timothy to have the Boxford land;
son Thomas to have the Bradford land. The inventory of his estate
was taken 5 Sept., 1669 (Essex Probate). Thomas Palmer is men¬
tioned as legatee in the will of Richard Bailey (11), 1647, which may
have some bearing as to the maiden name of his wife, Ann. Widow
Ann was buried 22 Feb., 1686.

Children born in Rowley :

134-1. Samuel, 2 b. 20 : 6 mo. 1644; m. Mary Pearson (140-6).

134-2. Timothy, b. 2 : 2 mo. 1647 ; m. Elizabeth Huggins.

134-3. Thomas, b. — 6 mo. 1650; m. Hannah Johnson (105-1).

134-1. Dea. Samuel2 Palmer ( Thomas 134), born 20: 6 mo. 1644;
married 20 Dec., 1671, Mary, daughter of John Pearson (140). She
died 7 July, 1716 (G. S.). He was chosen deacon of Rowley Church,
1 Feb., 1707-8, and died 21 June, 1719 (G. S.). He arranged the
distribution of his estate among his children during his lifetime (Essex
Deeds, 33: 142).

Children of record in Rowley :

134-4. Mary,s bp. 29 Sept., 1672 ; d. soon.

134-5. Mary, b. 6 Apr., 1674; m. Benjamin Stickney (189-23).

134-6. Martha, b. 24 Apr., 1677 ; m. 3 Nov., 1698, Samuel Hale of Bradford.
134-7. Thomas, twin, b. 19: 7 mo. 1684; m. Sarah Davis.

134-8. Phebe, twin, b. 19: 7 mo. 1684; m. George Kilbourne (106-10).

134-2. Timothy2 Palmer ( Thomas 134), born 2: 2 mo. 1647;
married 3 June, 1670, Elizabeth Huggins, probably of Hampton. They
moved to Suffield, Conn., 1675, and he died there 28 Nov., 1696.

Children born in Rowley :

134 - 9. Elizabeth^ b. 23 Mar., 1670-1 ; d. soon.

134-10. Timothy, b. 20 May, 1673 ; m. 8 Apr., 1703, Abigail Allen of Suf¬
field ; d. in Suffield, 28 Feb., 1749-50.

Born in Suffield :

134-11. Esther, b. 24 Jan., 1675; d. 12 June, 1702; unm.

134-12. Mary, b. 19 Oct., 1678 ; d. 5 Nov., 1689.

134-13. Thomas, b. 20 Nov., 1682; d. 17 July, 1695.

134-14. Anne, b. 6 July, 1683 ; d. 11 Oct., 1688.

134-15. Samuel, b. 11 May, 1686; m. 2 Feb., 1720-1, Elizabeth Smith.

134-3. Thomas2 Palmer ( Thomas 134), born — 6 mo. 1650;
“cooper” ; married 9 Jan., 1677-8, Hannah, daughter of Capt. John
Johnson (105); died 30 Sept., 1732. His widow, Hannah, died 5
Oct., 1732.

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Children born in Rowley :

134-16. John, 3 b. 9 Dec., 1678 ; d. soon.

134-17. Samuel, b. 2 Apr., 1682; d. soon.

134-18. Samuel, b. 22 May, 1686 ; m. Mary Felt.

134-19. John, b. 19 Oct., 1688; d. 28 Mar., 1727, “Felo de se” (Ch. R.) ;
unm.

134-20. Timothy, b. 10 Jan., 1694-5; m. Patience Pearson (140-59).

134-7. Thomas3 Palmer ( Dea . Samuel 134-1; Thomas 134), born
19: 7 mo. 1684; married in Charlestown, 19 Oct., 1710, Sarah, daugh¬
ter of Hopewell and Sarah (Boynton 22-6) Davis of Charlestown. He
sold, 22 Apr., 1722, to Ephraim Nelson, his house and seven acres of
land (Essex Deeds, 41: 132), and moved to Norwich, Conn., where
he died 12 Oct., 1727. His son Samuel was appointed administrator
of his estate in Massachusetts, 10 May, 1735 (Essex Probate, 320: 2),
there being lands here. His widow, Sarah, married (2) in Norwich,
1729, Nathaniel Richards of Norwich.

Children of record in Rowley :

134-21. Samuel, 4 b. 20 Nov., 1712; m. in Norwich, 10 Dec., 1733, Sarah
Andrews; residence, Norwich, where he d., 21 May, 1761.

134-22. Sarah, b. 10 Nov., 1714; d. — Apr., 1721.

134-23. David, b. 19 July, 1717; m. in Norwich, 28 Feb., 1740, Hannah
Lawrence ; residence, Norwich.

134-24. Mary, b. 15 Feb., 1719-20; m. Solomon Lamphear of Norwich.
134-25. Thomas, bp. 4 Mar., 1721-2 ; d. in Norwich, 5 Jan., 1738-9.

Born in Norwich :

134-26. John, b. 29 Mar., 1724 ; m. Eliz. Bottom.

134-27. Sarah, b. 10 July, 1726 ; m. Benajah Fitch of Norwich.

134-18. Samuel3 Palmer ( Thomas 134-3; Thomas 134), born 22
May, 1686; married 6 Nov., 1707, Mary, daughter of Samuel Felt,
then of Rowley (York Deeds, 15: 192). They moved to Mendon, 24
Jan., 1722-3, and he died there before Mar. 4, 1730. By deed, dated
13 Feb., 1735, beginning “Timothy Palmer of Rowley yeoman on the
one part and Benjamin and Thomas Palmer of Upton, Samuel and
Jonathan Palmer (by their guardian Nathan Tyler) of Mendon,
Mehitable, wife of James “Ricks” of Upton and Mary wife of John
Hunt of Grafton, all children of Samuel Palmer, deceased, late of Men¬
don and formerly of Rowley, of the other part,” they divide land in
Rowley that was formerly of Thomas Palmer (134-3) (Essex Deeds,
72: 32). His widow, Mary, married (2) in Upton, 5 July, 1760, Sam¬
uel Walker of Hopkinton. She died before 13 Apr., 1770.

Children of record in Rowley :

134-28. Benjamin, 4 m. Sarah - ; they had seven children, 1735-1748.

134-29. Mehitable, bp. 4 Mar., 1710-11; m. James Rice of Mendon.

134-30. Thomas, bp., 28 June, 1713 ; m. in Upton, 30 Nov., 1741, Susannah
Goady of Upton, and d. without issue.

134-31. Mary, bp. 29 Apr., 1716; m. John Hunt of Grafton.

134-32. Samuel, m. in Upton, 28 Feb., 1739, Rachel Warfield of Upton,
prob. dau. of Job Warfield of Mendon. They moved to Uxbridge,
1751, and to Dudley before 1758.

134-33. Jonathan, bp. 11 Mar., 1721-2.

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134-20. Timothy3 Palmer ( Thomas 134-3; Thomas 134), born
10 Jan., 1694-5; married 28 Mar., 1722, Patience, daughter of Stephen
Pearson (140-12). She died 20 Jan., 1729-30 (G. S.) (21 Jan., Ch.
R.). He married (2) 13 Nov., 1730, Jane, widow of John Syle (194-
1). He died 30 Dec., 1773 (29 Dec. Ch. R.). See Essex Deeds, 111:
250 and 127: 210 and 131: 228 to show that his son John married
Mary Cressey and not Elizabeth Bennett.

Children of record in Rowley :

134-34. Stephen, 4 b. 10 Jan., 1723-4; m. (int. 9 Nov., 1745) Priscilla Haight
of Stratham. He was dismissed from Rowley Church, 30 Nov.,
1760, to Epping, N. H. He d. 1790, in Candia, N. H.

134-35. An infant, d. — June, 1727.

134-36. John, b. 1 June, 1728; m. Mary Cressey (48-32).

134-37. An infant, d. 24 Jan., 1729-30.

134-38. Patience, bp. 8 Aug., 1731.

134-39. Jane, bp. 18 Feb., 1732-3 ; d. 8 June, 1736.

134-40. Samuel, d. 2 June, 1736.

134-41. Samuel, b. 24 Aug., 1737; m. Ann Pearson (140-170).

134-36. John4 Palmer ( Timothy 134-20; Thomas 134-3; Thomas
134), born 1 June, 1728; married 3 Oct., 1750, Mary, daughter of
Samuel Cressey (48-7). She died 15 Feb., 1802. He died 29 Oct.,
1805. They resided in Boxford from about 1767 until about 1781,
then returned to Rowley.

Children of record in Rowley :

134-42. Timothy, 5 b. 22 Aug., 1751 ; residence, Newburyport ; was a cele¬
brated civil engineer and bridge builder. He was granted, 17
Dec., 1797, IT. S. patent for bridges. He built the first bridge
over the Merrimac River at Newburyport and the first bridge
over the Potomac at Washington, D. C. He m. in Newburyport,
16 Dec., 1779, Anna Wyatt of Newburyport. She d. 21 July,
1786, in her 32nd year. He m. (2) in Newburyport, 9 Mar., 1795,
Hannah Downer of Newburyport. He d. 19 Dec., 1821, without
issue. His will, dated 5 June, 1821, mentions himself as of
Newburyport, gentleman ; wife, Hannah ; brother Andrews Palmer
and his daughter Sally; nephew Stephen Tilton of Newburport,
merchant (Essex Probate, 399: 98). Rev. soldier. (G. S. Old
Hill Cem., Newburyport.)

134-43. Jane, b. 15 May, 1753 ; m. in Boxford, 3 Dec., 1772, John Gould, 3rd,
of Topsfield.

134-44. Hannah, b. 28 Feb., 1757 ; m. in Boxford, 31 Dec., 1780, Moses
Whitney of Douglas.

134-45. Patience, b. 31 Jan., 1759.

134-46. Lois, bp. 15 July, 1764.

134-47. Andrews, bp. 9 Mar., 1766; m. 9 Feb., 1793, Elizabeth Davis of
Newburyport (Newburyport R.) ; d. in Newburyport, 5 Nov., 1831
(Newburyport R.). Their son, John, 6 d. in Amsterdam, 1 Dec.,
1817, aged 24 years.

Probably born in Boxford :

134-48. Huldah, bp. 10 Apr., 1768 (Linebrook Ch. R.) ; m. in Newbury¬
port, 25 Feb., 1790, Stephen Tilton of Newburyport ; d. 29 Aug.,
1793, in her 26th year. He d. 12 July, 1799, in his 32nd year
(G. S. Old Hill Cem., Newburyport). Child: Stephen, b. 22 Aug.,
1790.

134-49. Nancy.

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134- 41. Samuel4 Palmer ( Timothy 134-20; Thomas 134-3;
Thomas 134), born 24 Aug., 1737; married 11 Apr., 1764, Ann (or
Anne), daughter of Jonathan Pearson (140-108). She died in Maine,
6 Apr., 1821 (P. R.). They moved to New Milford (now Aina), Me.,
in 1769.

Children of record in Eowley :

134-50. Elizabeth, 5 b. 14 Nov., 1764 ; m. in Maine, Leonard Cooper.

134-51. Edward, bp. 19 Oct., 1766.

134-52. Thomas, bp. 9 Oct., 1768.

Born in Maine (Pearson Family Record) :

134-53. Sarah, b. 8 Oct., 1771.

134-54. Samuel, b. 6 July, 1774.

134- 55. Daniel, b. 28 Sept., 1780.

PALMER

135. Sergt. John1 Palmer married 17: 7 mo. 1645, Ruth, daugh¬
ter of William Acy (2). She was buried 13 Oct., 1649. He married
(2) 14: 5 mo. 1650, Widow Margaret Cross (50J). He was about 70
years old, 1693 (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips. : 600). He died, “aged,” 17 June,
1695. His will, dated 23 Aug., 1693, mentions daughter Elizabeth,
wife of Anthony Bennet; son-in-law Jonathan Harriman, who married
daughter Sarah; grandchild Nicholas Wallingford, a minor; son Fran¬
cis to have the homestead and maintain his mother (unnamed) ; brother
Ezekiel Northend (Essex Probate, 305: 56). His widow, Margaret,
died 20 Feb,. 1705-6.

Children born in Rowley :

135- 1. Hannah, 2 b. 1 : 7 mo. 1647 ; bur. 25 Oct., 1670. See interesting

papers concerning her affections being “intangled” and how her
uncle John Acy “broke up the match” (Ch. R., and Ct. Files, 23 :
27-8-9).

135-2. John, b. 7 : 8 mo. 1649; d. in infancy.

135-3. Elizabeth, b. 1 : 8 mo. 1652: m. Nicholas Wallingford (207-2).

135-4. John, b. 15 : 1 mo. 1656 ; bur. 6 Aug., 1683.

135-5. Francis, b. 4 : 10 mo. 1657 ; m. Elizabeth Hunt.

135-6. Sarah, b. 13: 11 mo. 1661; m. Jonathan Harriman (78-4).

135- 5. Francis2 Palmer {Sergt. John 135), born 4: 10 mo. 1657;
married 3 Dec., 1682, Elizabeth, only daughter of Samuel* and Eliza¬
beth (Riddings) Hunt of Ipswich (Essex Deeds, 5 Ips.: 598). She

* “The depositions of Ezekiell Northend Aged 70 yrs & John Palmer aged 70 yrs
These deponants testifie & say y4 being together when Samuel Hunt of Ipswich
argurd with sd Palmer one of these deponants what he would give his son Francis
upon marriage with his daughter Elisabeth sd Hunt drew sd Palmer to promise a
considerable estate as it is put on Record as in the Copy read this day before Majr
Gidney Esq. & then sd Samuell Hunt promised & engaged y4 If sd Francis married
to sd Elizabeth sd Samuells Daughter y4 he would give his sd daughter as good a por¬
tion before & at ye decease of him & his wife as any man in Ipswich should give
any of their daughters except four or five.

Ezekiel Northend & John Palmer made oath to ye truth of ye above written
ye 10th day of May 1693.

Coram me Barth0 Gedney Justice of the peace.”

(Deposition in estate of Sa.muel Hunt, Essex Probate, 14262.)

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

was born in Ipswich, 29 May, 1661, and died 9 July, 1689. He married
(2) 10 June, 1690, Ann, daughter of Abraham Jewett (102). She
died 27 Feb., 1714-5. He died 19 Apr., 1733.

Children born in Rowley :

135 - 7. Elizabeth^ b. 20 Dec., 1685.

135-8. John, b. 5 July, 1687; bur. 10 Aug., 1687.

135-9. John, b. 21 June, 1689 ; m. Mary Stickney (189-29).

135-10. Sarah, b. 3 Apr., 1691 ; m. 25 Oct., 1721, Elihu Warfield of Mendon.
135-11. Francis, b. 22 May, 1694; m, Sarah Stickney (189-31).

135-12. Ann, m. Samuel Nelson (130-47).

135-9. John3 Palmer ( Francis 135-5; Sergt. John 135), born 21
June, 1689; married 18 Nov., 1709, Mary, daughter of Lieut. John
Stickney (189-4). She died 2 Nov., 1763. He died 22 Dec., 1763.
His will, dated 24 Nov., 1763, mentions son John to be executor and
have the homestead ; son Daniel ; daughters Elizabeth Hood, J ane
Gould, Mary Duty, Hannah Walker, Sarah Barker, and Mehitable
Smith, deceased (Essex Probate, 341: 73). John Palmer and wife,
Mary, sold, 4 Dec., 1717, to Joshua Jewett, about two acres of land in
Rowley, that was a part of the homestead of his father, Francis Palmer
(Essex Deeds, 89: 90).

Children born in Rowley :

135-13. Elizabeth, 4 b. 1 May, 1710 ; m. 6 Mar., 1731, Nathan Hood of
Topsfield.

135-14. Daniel, b. 31 July, 1712; m. Elizabeth Wheeler.

135-15. Jane, b. 24 Dec., 1714 ; m. in Topsfield, 9 Oct., 1740, Simon Gould
of Topsfield (Goukl Gen.).

135-16. Mary, b. 1 June, 1717; m. Moses Duty (61-8).

135-17. Hannah, b. 30 Dec., 1719 ; m. 23 Feb., 1741, Gidian Walker of
Arundel. She was dismissed from Rowley Church, 9 May, 1742,
to Arundel.

135-18. Sarah, b. 7 Feb., 1721-2; d. 21 June, 1723.

135-19. Sarah, b. 17 Apr., 1724; m. Joseph Barker (13-39).

135-20. Mehitable, b. 18 Mar., 1726-7; m. 3 Oct., 1754, John Smith of New¬
bury.

135-21. John, b. 30 Nov., 1729; m. Elizabeth Bennett (16-21).

135-11. Francis3 Palmer ( Francis 135-5; Sergt. John 135), born
22 May, 1694; married 30 Oct., 1716, Sarah, daughter of Lieut. John
Stickney (189-4). She died 10 Nov., 1722. He married (2) 20 May,
1725, Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Brocklebank (29-12). She died
31 Dec., 1759. He died 29 May, 1778. His will, dated 1 Oct., 1777,
mentions son Stephen to be executor ; daughter Ann Brocklebank ;
widow and children of son Francis, deceased; and children of daughter
Smith, deceased (Essex Probate, 353: 152).

Children born in Rowley :

135-22. Ann4 (Hannah, Ch. R.), b. 28 May, 1718; m. Nathan Brocklebank
(29-26).

264

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

135-23. Stephen, b. 9 Sept., 1720; m. Mary Todd (203-36).

135-24. An infant, d. 4 Nov., 1722 (Ch. R.).

135-25. Elizabeth, b. 31 Mar., 1726; m. 28 Sept., 1752, Joseph Smith.
135-26. Sarah, b. 13 Oct., 1728; d. 3 Sept., 1736.

135-27. Patience, b. 11 May, 1730 ; d. 6 Aug-., 1739.

135-28. Francis, b. 16 Jan., 1730-1? (1731-2) ; d. 22 Aug., 1736.

135-29. Ruth, b. 26 June, 1733 ; d. 3 Sept., 1736.

135-30. Francis, b. 1 May, 1740; m. Rebecca Dresser (58-81).

135-14. Daniel4 Palmer ( John 135-9; Francis 135-5; Sergt. John
135 ), born 31 July, 1712; married in Ipswich, 28 Oct., 1736, Eliza¬
beth Wheeler, perhaps daughter of Jethro (215-7). They were dis¬
missed 26 Feb., 1743-4, from Rowley Church to the First Church in
Gloucester. They soon returned to Rowley, and about 1764, removed
to Maugerville, N. B.

Children of record in Rowley (births from Newbury Record) :

135-31. Elizabeth^ b. 17 Sept., 1737.

135-32. Ruth, b. (torn) 1739 ; m. in Newbury, 6 Feb., 1760, Moses Adams
of Newbury.

135-33. Mary,* bp. 11 Jan., 1740-1; m. 14 Aug., 1764 (P. R.) Joseph Garri¬
son. He d. in Jemseg, N. B., — Feb., 1783. She m. (2) Robert
Angus (P. R.) ; she d., a widow, 14 Feb., 1822 (P. R.).

135-331. Hannah, d. 28 Aug., 1745.

135-34. Hannah, bp. 9 Feb., 1745-6 ; d. 1 Feb., 1748-9.

135-35. Daniel, b. 1 May, 1748.

135-36. Sarah, bp. 20 May, 1750.

135-37. Moses, b. 28 Apr., 1752.

135-38. Abijah, b. 18 Apr., 1754.

135-39. Nathan, b. 2 Apr., 1756.

135-40. David, b. 4 June, 1758 ; d. 5 Apr., 1760.

135-21. John4 Palmer ( John 135-9; Francis 135-5; Sergt. John
135), born 30 Nov., 1729; married 5 Mar., 1754, Elizabeth, daughter
of John Bennett (16-9). He was living in Lancaster, 1771, and died
in Sterling. His will, proved 6 Jan., 1807, mentions wife, Elizabeth;
sons Joseph and William; daughters Elizabeth, Mary, wife of Ephraim
Osgood, and granddaughter Lucy May (Worcester Probate).

Children of record in Rowley :

135-41. William, s b. 10 Dec., 1754.

135-42. Joseph, b. 8 Aug., 1756.

135-43. Elizabeth, b. 7 Mar., 1759.

135-44. Mary, b. 25 Mar., 1762.

135-23. Stephen4 Palmer ( Francis 135-11; Francis 135-5; Sergt.
John 135), born 9 Sept., 1720; married 4 Dec., 1744, Mary, daughter
of John Todd (203-12). She died 22 Apr., 1790. He died 23 June,
1811. His will, dated 1 Sept., 1803, mentions only son, Moses; daugh-

* Grandmother of William Lloyd Garrison.

265

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

ters Ruth and Mary to have the homestead; Sarah Dole and Susannah
Warner (Essex Probate, 381: 45). His homestead in Rowley was on
Central Street, in later years known as the Dunn Place. His house,
probably built by Sergt. John Palmer (135), was destroyed by fire in
1931.

Children of record in Rowley :

135-45. Moses, s b. 23 Sept., 1745 ; m. Abigail Foster.

135-46. Ruth, b. 20 Aug., 1747; d. 21 Nov., 1825; unm.

135-47. Joseph, bp. 5 Mar., 1748-9.

135-48 Mary, b. 23 Jan., 1749-50; d. 14 Oct., 1833 ; unm.

135-49. Sarah, b. 29 July, 1752 ; m. (int. 10 May, 1777) Joseph Dole.

135-50. Susanna, b. 22 Sept., 1754; m. in Ipswich, 21 Nov., 1780, William
Warner, 3rd, of Ipswich.

135-51. Lydia, bp. 25 Dec., 1757 ; d. 31 Aug., 1759.

135-52. Stephen, bp. 13 Jan., 1760; d. 17 Nov., 1760.

135-53. An infant, d. 14 Sept., 1763.

135-30. Francis4 Palmer ( Francis 135-11; Francis 135-5; Sergt.
John 135 ), born 1 May, 1740; married 21 Apr., 1761, Rebecca, daugh¬
ter of Daniel Dresser (58-52). She was insane for many years and
died 28 Dec., 1813. He died 19 Aug., 1773. In the division of his
estate, 1787, mention is made of children Elizabeth, Sarah, John Pem¬
berton Palmer and Aaron Palmer (Essex Probate, 52: 170).

Children of record in Rowley :

135-54. Elizabeth^ b. 7 Jan., 1762.

135-55. Daniel, b. 21 Feb., 1764; d. 29 Feb., 1764.

135-56. Aaron, bp. 7 July, 1765 ; d. 11 Sept., 1766.

135-57. Sarah, bp. 14 Feb., 1768; d. 2 Aug., 1819; unm. Her will, dated
17 June, 1818, mentions as legatees : Brother Aaron Palmer to
have $60, and his daughter (unnamed), all her clothing; Betsey
Palmer, daughter of Brother John Pemberton Palmer, “my gold
necklace” and the residue of the estate (Essex Probate, 394 :
573).

135-58. John Pemberton, bp. 12 Aug., 1770 ; m. 25 June, 1793, Abigail
Jewett (101-191). They moved to Wentworth, N. H., in 1800.

135-59. Aaron, b. 1 Feb., 1773.

135-45. Moses5 Palmer ( Stephen 135-23; Francis 135-11; Fran¬
cis 135-5; Sergt. John 135), born 23 Sept., 1745; married 18 May,
1773, Abigail Foster of Ipswich; died 23 Dec., 1826. Rev. soldier.
His homestead in Rowley was on Central Street, now (1932) owned
by James Gilday. His will, dated 8 Feb., 1819, mentions wife (un¬
named) ; youngest daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Solomon Lowell, $10 ;
oldest daughter, Dolly, residue (Essex Probate, 406: 132). His widow,
Abigail, died 29 Aug., 1839.*

Children born in Rowley :

135-60. An infant^ d. 20 Mar., 1775.

135-61. Dorothy (Dolly), b. 23 Feb., 1776; d. 23 Mar., 1849; unm.

* Rowley Record has this “Dolly Palmer,” but I have verified from those who
knew her well. (G. B. B.)

266 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

135-62. Elizabeth, b. 2 Oct., 1778 ; m. 7 Dec., 1795, Solomon Lowell, Jr. ;

d. 9 Apr., 1849. Her will, dated 30 Mar., 1849, mentions herself
as of Rowley, widow ; sons Moses P. Lowell and William Lowell ;
daughter Elizabeth Cummings, a widow ; grandson Solomon L.
Cummings ; Thomas E. Payson executor and trustee (Essex Pro¬
bate).

PARRAT

136. Dea. Francis1 Parrat was a freeman, 13 May, 1640; town
clerk, 1641; one of the committee to register house lots, 1643, he hav¬
ing two of two acres each. He was a man of ability and influence, and
his penmanship shown on Rowley records attests his skill. He married

Elizabeth - . Rev. Ezekiel Rogers mentions her in his will, 1660,

as “my sometime servant.” He was deacon of Rowley Church, though
his name has never appeared on the printed lists. Tn a paper on file
in Essex Probate, being the return of the division of the estate of Mrs.
Ann Hobson, dated 3 Dec., 1694, a parcel of the land is described as
bounded “by ye land yt was Dea. parrats”; the division was made by
Ezekiel Northend, Jr., Nehemiah Jewett and Capt. Joseph Jewett,
men who would have known who had been deacons of their church.
See Henry Smith (183).

He went to England on business and died there, 1656. His will,
dated 18 Nov., 1655, proved 30 Sept., 1656, mentions himself as “in¬
tending to take a journey to England”; wife Elizabeth, and six daugh¬
ters (unnamed) (Essex Probate). He brought with him his two sis¬
ters, Ann, who married Dea. Thomas Mighill (127) and Faith, who
married John Smith (182). His widow, Elizabeth, married (2)
Thomas Tenney (195). See will of Faith, widow of William Law
(114).

Children born in Rowley :

136-1. Elizabeth^ b. 1 : 3 mo. 1640; m. Samuel Wooster (224).

136-2. Faith, b. 20 : 1 mo. 1642; m. Ezekiel Jewett (100-1).

136-3. Sarah, b. 22 : 12 mo. 1643 ; bur. 9 Oct., 1663.

136-4. Mercy, b. 23: 1 mo. 1646; m. John Tenney (195-1).

136-5. Mary, b. 15: 5 mo., 1647; m. John Sawyer (164-3).

136-6. Martha, b. 9 : 8 mo. 1649; m, Isaac Colby (42).

136-7. Hannah, b. 21 : 12 mo. 1651 ; d. soon.

PARRAT

137. John Parrat is said by Savage to have been in Rowley in
1643. We find no record of him; probably should be John Jarrat (99).

PAYSON

138. Rev. Edward2 Payson, fourth minister of Rowley, was the
son of Edward1 of Roxbury, where he was born 20 June, 1657; Harvard
College, 1677 ; ordained and settled, 25 Oct., 1682, teacher of the church
in Rowley. Rev. Samuel Phillips was pastor until his death, 1696,

267

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

when Mr. Payson became pastor. He married 7 Nov., 1683, Elizabeth,
daughter of Rev. Samuel Phillips (144). She died 1 Oct., 1724 “Proh
Dolor! Ye L4 bring me & mine safe home to rest too.” (Ch. R.) (G. S.).

He married (2) (int. 10 Sept., 1726) Elizabeth, widow of Col. Sam¬
uel Appleton of Ipswich and daughter of William Whittingham. The
second meeting-house was built in his time and the date is shown by
the following extract from his record: — “Went to worship God in our
new house Nov. 7, 1697.” The Rev. Jedidiah Jewett, his colleague
and successor, entered his death in the Church Record as follows: —
“The Rev4. Mr. Edward Payson died Aug. 22, 1732, about ye rising
of ye Sun In y* 76 year of his age after about a month’s Languishment
and after He had preached y*5 Gospel in Rowley more than 51 years.
Beati Mortui ii qui Domini causa moriuntur etiam dicit Spiritus ut
requiescant a laboribus suis & opera eorum Sequuntur eos.” Adminis¬
tration granted to son Eliphalet (Essex Probate, 319: 48). (Monu¬
ment).

Children born in Bowley :

138-1. Elizabeth^ b. 26 Nov., 1684; d. 6 Dec., 1684.

138-2. Sarah, b. 27 Jan., 1685-6; d. 28 May, 1688.

138-3. Mary, b. — Sept., 1687 ; m. Joseph Jewett (101-34).

138-4. Eliphalet, b. 12 Nov., 1689; m. Jane Northend (132-11).

138-5. Mehitable, b. 19 Jan., 1690-1; m. Humphrey Hobson (89-4).

138 - 6. Samuel, b. 5 Feb., 1692-3 ; m. Mary Tuttle.

138-7. Edward, b. 5 June, 1694; m. Phebe Harris (79-29).

138-8. Elizabeth, b. 5 Feb., 1696-7; m. Ezekiel Northend (132-10).

138-9. Hannah, b. 14 Oct., 1698; d. 5 Dec., 1725 (G. S.).

138-10. Eliot, b. 11 Mar., 1699-1700; m. Mary Todd (203-26).

138-11. Stephen, b. 25 Jan., 1700-1 ; d. 8 Feb., 1700-1.

138-12. Sarah, b. 3 Mar., 1701-2 ; d. 20 Mar., 1701-2.

138-13. Jonathan, b. 3 Mar., 1702-3; settled in Boston.

138-14. David, b. 5 Mar., 1704-5 ; m. Elizabeth Appleton.

138-15. Phillips, b. 27 Apr., 1707 ; d. 3 May, 1707.

138-16. Sarah, b. 24 Jan., 1708-9; d. 24 Apr., 1709.

138-17. Susannah, b. 17 Nov., 1712 ; m. 26 Sept., 1732, James Hibbert.

138-4. Eliphalet3 Payson (Rev. Edward 138; Edward of Rox-
bury), born 12 Nov., 1689; married 13 May, 1722, Jane, daughter of
Ezekiel Northend (132-6). She died 24 Nov., 1722 (G. S.). He
married (2) 16 Feb., 1725-6, Ednah, daughter of Mark Prime (153-5).
She died at the house of her son-in-law, Paul Jewett, 28 May, 1778.
He died 12 May, 1776. His home was the house formerly of the Rev.
Samuel Phillips, on the east side of Central Street.

Children born in Bowley :

138-18. An infant, 4 d. 18 Nov., 1722.

138-19. An infant, d. 19 Feb., 1726-7.

138-20. Eliphalet, b. 29 Apr., 1728 ; d. 8 May, 1736.

138-21. Jane, b. 15 Dec., 1730; d. 26 May, 1736.

138-22. Mark, b. 23 Sept., 1733 ; d. 5 May, 1736.

268 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

138-23. Jane, b. 20 May, 1737 ; m. Paul Jewett (101-92).

138-24. Mary, b. 14 Jan., 1740-1; m. 6 Mar., 1760, Dr. Mark Howe of
Ipswich .

138-6. Samuel3 Payson (Rev. Edward 138; Edvjard of Roxbury),
born 5 Feb., 1692-3; Harvard College, 1716; married 4 Jan., 1721-2,
Mary Tuttle of Ipswich. He was a schoolmaster in Rowley for many
years; sometimes assisted his father in the ministry. He died 6 Sept.,
1768. His widow, Mary, died 2 Apr., 1771.

Children of record in Rowley :

138-25. Sarah, 4 b. 19 Nov., 1722; m. 26 May, 1761, Jonathan Call of New¬
bury.

138-26. Samuel, bp. 15 Mar., 1724 ; d. young-.

138-27. Phillips, bp. 11 Apr., 1725 ; d. 23 Nov., 1800; unm.

138-28. Mary, b. 20 Feb., 1727-8 ; d. 5 June, 1810 ; unm.

138-29. Elizabeth, bp., 29 May, 1731 ; d. 4 Sept., 1747.

138-30. Hannah, b. 4 June, 1733 ; d. 16 Jan., 1816; unm.

138-7. Dea. Edward3 Payson (Rev. Edward 138; Edward of Rox¬
bury), born 5 June, 1694; married 20 Aug., 1723, Phebe, daughter
of Timothy Harris (79-7). She died 12 Nov., 1765 (G. S.). He died
1 Mar., 1769 (G. S.).

His will, dated 11 Nov., 1768, mentions Sarah Hammond, relict of
Oliver Hammond, late of Rowley, dec’d; Nathaniel Hammond, son
of said Oliver, a minor (born 29 Dec., 1756), to have all the real estate
and most of personal property; brothers and sisters, viz., Eliphalet,
Eliot, and Jonathan, Mehitable Gibson, Elizabeth Northend, and Susan¬
nah Hibbert; “children of my late brother Samuel Payson”; Sarah
Hammond, daughter of said Oliver; Phillips Payson; Mary Payson,
daughter of said Samuel, and her sister Hannah; three youngest chil¬
dren of said Samuel (unnamed) ; “trusty nephew, Humphrey Hobson
extr.” (Essex Probate, 345:274).

Children of record in Rowley :

138-31. An infant, 4 b. 29 Aug., 1724.

138-32. Edward, bp. 10 Apr., 1726; d. 19 June, 1726.

138-33. Edward, bp. 15 Dec., 1728 ; d. young.

138-34. Phebe, bp. 20 Jan., 1733-4; d. 27 Jan., 1733-4.

138-10. Lieut. Eliot3 Payson (Rev. Edward 138; Edward of
Roxbury ), born 11 Mar., 1699-1700; married 7 Nov., 1722, Mary,
daughter of James Todd (203-10). She died 8 Sept., 1758 (G. S.).
He died 4 May, 1774 (G. S.).

Children of record in Rowley :

138-35. Elizabeth, 4 b. 23 Mar., 1723-4; m. Joseph Burpee (32-19).

138-36. Edward, b. — Jan., 1727-8; m. Widow Hannah Pearson (140-114).
138-37. An infant, d. 1 Jan., 1729-30.

138-38. James, b. 20 June, 1731; m. Elizabeth Boynton (22-94).

138-39. Eliot, bp. 9 Dec., 1733 ; d. 16 July, 1736.

] 38-40. Mary, bp. 18 Jan., 1735-6; d. 11 July, 1736.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

138-41. Eliot, b. 16 May, 1737 ; m. Mary Haseltine of Bradford.

138-42. David, b. 11 Nov., 1739 ; a soldier; “Killed by the enemy July 20,
1758” (Ch. R.) ; unm.

138-43. Moses Paul, b. 26 Jan., 1742-3; m. Deborah Gage (69-31).

138-44. Mary, b. 11 Mar., 1744-5; m. Ezekiel Sawyer (164-30).

138-14. David3 Payson {Rev. Edward 138; Edward of Roxbury),
born 5 Mar., 1704-5; married 5 Mar., 1728, Elizabeth, daughter of
Col. Samuel and Elizabeth (Whittingham) Appleton of Ipswich. She
was born in Ipswich, 31 Aug., 1712. He died 9 Aug., 1734 (G-. S.).
His widow, Elizabeth, married (2) Nathaniel Mighill (127-29).

Children born in Rowley :

138-45. Elizabeth, 4 b. 2 Feb., 1728-9; m. 18 May, 1748. Beniamin Adams;
d. 23 Dec., 1753.

138-451. An infant, d. 31 Jan., 1732-3.

138-36. Capt. Edward4 Payson {Lieut. Eliot 138-10; Rev. Ed¬
ward 138; Edward of Roxbury), born — Jan., 1727-8; married 8 Feb.,
1753, Hannah, widow of Stephen Pearson (140-114). She died 19
Dec., 1784, aged 54 years (G. S.). He married (2) 22 Apr., 1786,
Sarah, widow of Humphrey Hobson Richards and daughter of Jonathan
Pearson (140-108). She eloped with Dr. William Hale, 1791. They
went to Virginia where he died in 1798. She returned and died in
Salem, 10 Jan., 1821. Capt. Edward Payson died 29 Oct., 1797 (G-. S.).

His will, dated 26 Sept., 1797, mentions himself as late of Rowley,
now resident of Boxford; daughter Hannah, wife of Capt. Francis
Perley of Boxford, to have the homestead in Rowley; daughter Nabby
Payson; son Francis Perley to be executor (Essex Probate, 365: 433).
Rev. soldier, rank of captain.

Children born in Rowley :

138-46. Hannah, s b. 28 July, 1760; m. 31 Oct., 1786, Capt. Francis Perley
of Boxford. He d. 17 July, 1810, aged 65 years (G. S. Rowley).
She d. 22 Jan., 1814 (G. S. Rowley).

138-47. Abigail (Nabby), b. 25 Apr., 1787. Reared by her uncle, Moses
Paul Payson (138-43). Her son Edward* (William) Payson, s m.
his cousin, Jane Payson Jewett (101-183).

138-38. James4 Payson {Lieut. Eliot 138-10; Rev. Edward 138;
Edward of Roxbury ), born 20 June, 1731; married 7 Dec., 1756, Eliza¬
beth, daughter of Ephraim Boynton (22-48). He moved to Winchen-
don, before 1783, where she died 19 Aug., 1784. He married (2) 22
Nov., 1796, Widow Sarah Robbins of Bolton (Winchendon R.). He
died in Winchendon, 21 Aug., 1811. His will, dated 25 June, 1810,
mentions wife, Sarah; son Edward’s children (unnamed); sons David,
James and Eliot; daughters Elizabeth Payson, Mehitable Payson, Sarah
Goodhue, Jane Tucker, and Mary, deceased (Worcester Probate).

Children born in Rowley :

138-48. Edward, s b. 25 Oct., 1757.

* The given name of this man is sometimes written Edward and sometimes
William. It may have been Edward William or William Edward.

270 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

138-49. David, b. 5 May, 1759.

138-50. Elizabeth, b. 13 Apr., 1761.

138-51. Mary, b. 3 Aug., 1763.

138-52. James, b. 24 Aug., 1765.

138-53. Eliot, b. 18 Aug., 1767 ; d. 8 Sept., 1767.

138-54. Sarah, b. 4 Dec., 1768.

138-55. Jane, b. 11 Mar., 1771.

138-56. Eliot, b. 31 Aug., 1773.

138-57. Mehitable, b. 6 Aug., 1776.

138-41. Eliot4 Payson (Lieut. Eliot 138-10; Rev. Edward 138;
Edward of Roxbury), born 16 May, 1737; married 30 Nov., 1760, Mary,
daughter of David Haseltine of Bradford, where he died 25 Dec., 1799
(GL S. Bradford). Administration granted 6 Jan., 1800 (Essex Pro¬
bate, 367: 236). His widow, Mary, married (2) 5 Dec., 1801, Dea.
Richard Walker of Bradford, and died 4 Apr., 1826, aged 85 years
(Gr. S. Bradford).

Child born in Rowley :

138-58. David, s b. 24 Aug., 1761 ; moved to Wiscasset, Me. Prob. m. in
Ipswich, 24 Dec., 1789, Nancy Ingersol of Ipswich. He was
then of Pownalboro, Me.

Children born in Bradford :

138-59. Mary, b. 18 June, 1764; m. in Bradford, 27 June, 1785, Samuel
Webster of Bradford.

138-60. Betty, b. 17 Jan., 1767 ; m. Gen. David Payson, then of Rindge,
N. H.

138-61. Eliot, b. 25 Nov., 1769 ; m. Eunice Fitts.

138-62. Jonathan, b. 17 Aug., 1772 ; m. in Bradford, — Mar., 1795, Polly
Gage of Bradford.

138-63. Ebenezer, b. 12 Sept., 1774; m. in Bradford, 27 Nov., 1806, Zelenda
Kimball ; d. in Bradford, 22 June, 1825.

138-64. Eliphalet, b. 22 Aug., 1776; m. Betsey Bradley; residence, Wis¬
casset, Me.

138-65. Patjl, twin, b. 28 June, 1780 ; moved to Wiscasset, Me.

138-66. - , twin, b. 28 June. 1780.

138-43. Moses Paul4 Payson (Lieut. Eliot 138-10; Rev. Edward
138; Edward of Roxbury ), born 26 Jan., 1742-3; married 26 Apr.,
1768, Deborah, daughter of Col. Thomas Gage (69-21) ; died 19 Nov.,
1822. Rev. soldier. His widow, Deborah, died 7 Dec., 1833.

Children born in Rowley :

138-67. Deborah, 5 b. 17 Apr., 1769 ; d. 25 Mar., 1814, at the house of her
brother, Moses Paul, in Bath, N. H. ; unm.

138-68. Moses Paltl, b. 9 Dec., 1770 ; Dartmouth Coll., 1793 ; President
N. H. Senate.

138-69. Eliot, b. 8 Apr., 1773 ; wrent from Rowley in 1794 and never re¬
turned.

138-70. Thomas, b. 11 Feb., 1775 ; m. Hannah Scott (168-51).

138-71. David, b. 5 Apr., 1777 ; m. Fanny Nourse.

138-72. Mary, b. 1 Oct., 1781; d. 17 Sept., 1801; unm.

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138-70. Thomas5 Payson ( Moses Paul 138-43; Lieut. Eliot 138-
10; Rev Edward 138; Edward of Roxbury), born 11 Feb., 1775; mar¬
ried 22 May, 1798, Hannah, daughter of Moses Scott (168-41). He
died 31 Dec., 1848 (G. S.). His widow, Hannah, died 12 Aug., 1864
(G. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

138-73. Harriet^ d. 5 Apr., 1799.

138-74. Thomas Eliot, b. 24 June, 1813; Amherst Coll., 1834; lawyer;

Sheriff of Essex Co. ; m. in Boston, Hannah Brown ; both bur.
in Rowley.

138-71. David5 Payson (Moses Paul 138-43; Lieut. Eliot 138-10;
Rev. Edward 138; Edward of Roxbury), born 5 Apr., 1777; married
25 Feb., 1806, Fanny, daughter of Daniel and Eunice (Perley) Nourse
of Ipswich. She died 9 Dec., 1808, aged 29 years (G. S.). He mar¬
ried (2) 3 June, 1811, Ruth, widow of John Harris (79-48). She
died 10 Dec., 1839. He died 12 Sept., 1873.

Children born in Rowley :

138-75. Mary, e d. 30 July, 1807.

138-76. An infant, d. 6 Jan., 1809.

138-77. Deborah Gage, b. 17 Sept., 1812; d. 9 Oct., 1855; unm.

138-78. Ruth Pickard, b. 23 June, 1814; m. George A. Todd (203-205).
138-79. Sarah Dresser, b. 4 Apr., 1816; d. soon.

138-80. Sarah Dresser, b. 14 Apr., 1817; d. 22 Jan., 1896; unm.; last of
the name in Rowley.

138-81. Moses Paul, b. 22 Aug., 1820; m. in Newburyport, 11 May, 1846,
Susan H. Hodge of N. H. ; d. 30 June, 1877, without issue.

138- 82. Eliot, b. 26 Oct., 1823 ; d. 19 Sept., 1824.

PEARL

139. John1 Pearl, birth and parentage unknown; family tradi¬
tion is that he came from Yorkshire, England, after 1680; married
before 1685, Elizabeth, daughter of Richard Holmes (90). He was
living in Bradford, 1695, and probably much earlier. His homestead
in Bradford was near Boxford line. He died before 14 July, 1710.
See Richard Holmes (90). His widow, Elizabeth, died 26 Mar., 1744
(West Boxford Ch. R.). Her will, dated 23 Mar., 1743-4, mentions
herself as a widow and of Boxford; son Timothy Pearl; son Richard
Pearl as residuary legatee and executor ; daughters Alice Peabody, Mary
Pearl, Ellenor Stiles and Jane Nelson (Essex Probate).

Children (births from Bradford Record) :

139- 1. Alice, 2 mentioned in grandfather’s will, 1695 ; m. - Peabody.

139-2. Elizor (?), bp. 5 Apr., 1685; prob. same as Alice above.

139-3. John, b. 16 Jan., 1686-7 ; bur. in Rowdey, 10 Mar., 1687.

139-4. Mary, bp. 22 June, 1690 ; mentioned in grandfather’s will, 1695.

139-5. Ellen (Ellenor), bp. 22 June, 1690; mentioned in grandfather’s
will, 1695; m. in Boxford, 18 Jan., 1715, John Stiles of Boxford.

139-6. John, b. 4 Jan., 1692-3 ; mentioned in grandfather’s will, 1695.

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139-7. Timothy, b. 23 Feb., 1694-5; mentioned in grandfather’s will, 1695.

139-8. Jane, b. 9 Oct., 1698; m. in Bradford, 9 July, 1722, Thomas Messer
of Bradford; m. (2) - Nelson.

139-9. Kichaed, b. 20 May, 1702; d. 20 Dec., 1793 (G. S. West Boxford).

PEARSON PEIRSON PERSON PERSONS PIERSON

140. Dea. John1 Pearson was not of the first company bnt a very
early settler, probably 1643. It is a tradition in the family that he
was a native of Yorkshire, England. The date of his birth is not
known, though probably before 1610. His name is first mentioned on
the Rowley records in the birth record of his child, 1643. He was
made freeman, 26 May, 1647, and ordained deacon of the Rowley
Church, 24 Oct., 1686.

The acre and half house lot laid out to him in the second division
of house lots, about 1645, was situated on the east side of Holme Street,
south of Richard Leighton’s lot and about 100 rods north of the first
meeting house. This was his home until about 1667 when he moved
to “The Mills,” the chief seat of his business and property. This lot
is now (1932) owned by heirs of Calvin R. Titcomb. Where the old
county road (the Bay Road) leading from Rowley to Newbury crosses
Mill River and where the fresh water mingles with the salt is the site
of the first mills in Rowley. Here, soon after the settlement of the
town, probably as early as 1642, Thomas Nelson (130) built a grist
mill and a sawmill, and here, by 1643, John Pearson had built a full¬
ing or clothiers mill, the first in New England. He operated these
mills, having purchased the grist mill and the sawmill, until his death
in 1693. The fulling mill continued to be operated by the Pearson
family until 1809.

The grist mills, later called Glen Mills, together with a large landed
estate, passed from father to son in undisturbed descent to John Pear¬
son (140-199), who died in 1819. These mills passed from the Pearson
family to the Dummer family in 1817 and were operated by them until
destroyed by fire in 1916, when the business was removed to Newbury-
port.

Many of the first settlers of Rowley were weavers. Johnson, in his
“Wonder-Working Providence” (London, 1654), says of the Rowley
people: “These people being industrious every way, soon built many
houses, to the number of about three-score families, and were the first
that set upon making Cloth in this Western World; for which end
they built a fulling mill, and caused their little ones to be very diligent
in spinning cotton-wool, many of them having been clothiers in Eng¬
land.” Gov. Winthrop, under date of “12th of Fourth month, 1643”
says: “Our supplies from England failing much men began to look
about them, and fell to a manufacture of cotton; wherof we had a store
from Barbadoes, and of hemp and flax; wherein Rowley, to their great
commendation, exceeded all other towns.”

The quantity of cloth made by the Rowley people can never be accu¬
rately determined, but as Dea. Pearson’s mill for fulling cloth was the
only one in Eastern Massachusetts for nearly fifty years, an account

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of some of the work done there is of interest. Two of his ledgers for
the years between 1672 and 1688 have been preserved and show the
number of yards of cloth fulled by him, except such as was paid for
on delivery. The quantity charged between the above dates was 64,087
}rards, and probably that paid for at the time of delivery was half as
much more, making a total of about 100,000 yards. Of the 104 fami¬
lies named by Gage as forming the entire population of Rowley in
1680, 103 had accounts with Dea. Pearson for cloth dressing. Although
his best patrons, these were not his only ones. His ledgers contain
accounts with 618 individuals from almost every town in Essex County
and vicinity. Among the largest patrons of the mill from Rowley were
the following with the number of yards charged:

Leonard Harriman (78) 2117 yds. between 1673 and 1686.

John Todd (203) 2247 " " 1673 " 1682.

James Dickinson (54-1) 569 " " 1673 " 1687.

Dea. Max. Jewett (100) 937 " “ 1673 " 1683.

Dea. Ez. Jewett (100-1) 490 " " 1673 “ 1687.

Even the families of the ministers and doctor of the parish clothed
themselves by their own handiwork. Thus Mrs. Mary Rogers, widow
of the first minister, had dressed 35 yards between 1673 and 1676.
Rev. Samuel Phillips (144) 779 yds. between 1673 and 1687.

Rev. Edward Payson (138) 55 " " 1685 " 1688.

Rev. Jere. Shepard (174) 72 " " 1674 " 1675.

Dr. David Bennet (16) 85 “ " 1673 " 1675.

From the many and responsible civil offices with which his townsmen
honored him we infer that he was highly esteemed as a prudent man
in the management of affairs. He was often moderator of town meet¬
ings, selectman and assessor, and for nine sessions of the Great and
General Court at Boston he attended as the deputy from Rowley. In
the year 1687 he, with others, in resisting the tyranny of Governor
Andros, was cited to appear before the Court in Boston, where he was
fined and imprisoned for "nearly two weeks.”

John Pearson was by trade a carpenter; in all recorded deeds, with
one exception, he is so designated, never clothier or cloth-dresser. After
the occupation and purchase of the Nelson saw and grist mills he was
once styled "miller.” He brought with him to Rowley his wife, Dorcas.
Her maiden name is unknown; they lived together fifty years. He died
22 Dec., 1693. She died 12 Jan., 1702-3. More than two years before
his death he gave the larger part of his property to his children. He
conveyed "my now dwelling house” to his youngest child, Stephen.

Certain facts in the foregoing were contributed by John M. Pearson,
Esq., of Schenectady, N. Y.

Children born in Rowley :

140 - 1. Mary, 2 b. 26 : 3 mo. 1643 ; d. in infancy.

140-2. John, b. 27: 10 mo. 1644; m. Mary Pickard (145-2).

140-3. Elizabeth, b. 17 : 8 mo. 1646; m. John Hopkinson (91-4).

140 - 4. Samuel, b. 29 : 5 mo. 1648 ; m. Mary Poore.

140 - 5. Dorcas,* b. 25 : 2 mo. 1650 ; alive and married, 1697.

* A paper of 1697, on file in Essex Probate, has her name in full but so indistinct
I cannot certainly determine the surname; I think it is Bryant (G. B. B.).

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Eakly Settlebs of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-6. Mary, b. 17: 12 mo. 1651; m. Samuel Palmer (134-1).

140-7. Jeremiah, b. 25 : 8 mo. 1653 ; m. Priscilla Hazen (85-7).

140 - 8. Sarah, b. 3 : 3 mo. 1655 ; bur. 10 : 8 mo. 1655.

140 - 9. Joseph, b. 21 Aug., 1656 ; was of Lothrop’s “flower of Essex,” and
killed by Indians near Hatfield, 25 Aug., 1675 (Savage).

140-10. Benjamin, b. 6 : 2 mo. 1658 ; m. Hannah Thurston.

140-11. Phebe, b. 13 Apr., 1660; m. Timothy Harris (79-7).

140-12. Stephen, m. Mary French.

140-13. Sarah, b. 6 May, 1666; bur. 16: 11 mo. 1666.

140-2. Capt. John2 Peaeson ( Dea . John 140), born 27: 10 mo.
1644; married 14 Feb. 1670-1, Mary, daughter of John Pickard (145).
He succeeded his father in ownership of “The Mills/5 and was styled
miller, clothdresser and farmer. He died 12 Mar., 1722-3 (Gr. S.).
His will, dated 16 Nov., 1722, mentions wife, Mary, who is to be execu¬
trix; son Joseph; daughters Sarah Plummer, Dorcas Hobson, Jane
Plummer and Rebecca Dole (Essex Probate, 313: 615). His widow,
Mary, died 13 Apr., 1728 (Ch. R.), 12 Apr., 1728, in her 77th year
(Gr. S.).

Children born in Rowley :

140-14. Sarah, 3 bp. 7 Apr., 1672; m. Jonathan Plummer (151).

140-15. John, b. 1 Dec., 1674 ; d. 19 Oct., 1694.

140-16. Joseph, b. 22 Oct., 1677 ; m. Sarah Walker.

140-17. Dorcas, b. 18 Mar., 1679-80; m. John Hobson (89-5).

140-18. Jane, b. 25 Aug., 1684; m. Benjamin Plummer (149-2).

140-19. Hephsibah, b. 7 Apr., 1689; d. young, prob. 1697 (Ct. R.).

140-20. Rebecca, b. 16 Mar., 1691-2; m. 2 Feb., 1713-4, William Dole, Jr.,
of Newbury.

140-4. Samuel2 Peaeson {Dea. John 140), born 29: 5 mo. 1648;
married in Newbury, 6 Dec., 1670, Mary Poore; she died in Haver¬
hill, 27 Oct., 1671. He married (2) in Haverhill, 16 Apr., 1672, Dorcas
Johnson of Haverhill.

Child born in Rowley :

140-21. Mercy, 3 b. 27 Oct. 1671; m. James Thurston (201).

Children born in Haverhill :

140-22. Samuel, b. 22 Jan., 1672-3 ; adm. granted, 30 Sept., 1709, to Stephen
Jaques, “on request of father”* (Essex Probate, 310: 147).

140-23. Salathiel, b. 17 Aug., 1674; d. 26 Aug., 1674.

140-24. Elizabeth, b. 25 Apr., 1677 (Rowley R.).

140-25. Peter, b. 13 Mar., 1678-9; d. 15 May, 1679.

* “This may certify whome it may concerne, yt Whereas my son Samuel Pearson
some time of Newbury, hath been long- gon to sea & not certainly heard of, and
owing divers small debts to persons in Newbury at ye time of his departure which
wr never since satisfied, and there being some estate of my son Samuel Pearson’s
left sufficient to respond sd debts. It is therefore my desire y* (considering yt I live
a great way distant), my Brother Jeremiah Pearson and Lieut. Stephen Jaques
both of Newbury would take administration on his sd estate and faithfully pay all
my sd sons honest debts; and square ye rest.

This is my desire as witness my hand
Dat: in Newbury Anno Dom. 1708

Witness Samuell Pearson”

Henry Jaques
Richrd Brown junr

(Essex Probate Files, 21029.)

PEARSON HOUSE, GLEN MILLS
Built in 1714 by Capt. John Pearson (140-2).

GLEN MILLS, BAY ROAD

Site of gristmill built about 1640 by Mr. Thomas Nelson (130). The first fulling mill in the English colonies,
built in 1643 by Dea. John Pearson (140), was located near by.

.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-26. John, b. 1 Mar., 1679-80.

140-27. James, b. 28 Jan., 1681 ; d. 30 Jan., 1681.

140-28. Stephen, b. 21 Apr., 1683.

140-29. Peter, b. 17 June, 1686.

140-30. Sarah, b. 26 Dec., 1688.

140-7. Jeremiah2 Pearson ( Dea . John 140), born 25: 8 mo. 1653;
married 21 July, 1681, Priscilla, daughter of Edward Hazen (85).
They were dismissed, 15 Jan., 1710, from Rowley Church to the church
in Newbury (Ch. R.). He was a carpenter, miller, and farmer. By
deed, dated 7 Dec., 1708, Jeremiah Pearson, carpenter, of Rowley, with
consent of his wife, Priscilla, conveys to Dea. Timothy Harris and
Samuel Platts, weaver, dwelling-house, barn and about five acres of
land in Rowley, bounded westerly on town street, southerly by land of
heirs of Mr. Phillips, easterly by brook, westerly (northerly) by land
of John Leighton’s heirs (Essex Deeds, 22: 95). This included the
original house lot of Dea. John Pearson (140). He died in Newbury,
23 Feb., 1736-7. His will, dated 19 Mar., 1730-1, mentions wife,
Priscilla; son John, who is to have the mill and mill-stream; son Moses;
son Jeremiah; son Amos; daughter Priscilla, wife of Nathaniel Mighill;
daughter Miriam, wife of Ebenezer Burpee; daughter Hannah, wife of
John Downer; the children (unnamed) of daughter Hephsibah Knight,
deceased (Essex Probate, 322: 18).

His widow, Priscilla, died in Rowley, 25 Apr., 1752, “aged 88 years,
late of Newbury.”

Children born in Rowley :

140-31. Priscilla, 3 b. 3 Dec., 1682; m. Nathaniel Mighill (127-23).

140-32. Miriam, b. 19 July, 1685 ; bur. 3 Dec., 1689.

140-33. Hannah, b. 22 Apr., 1688 ; d. 18 July, 1690.

140-34. John, b. 10 Apr., 1690; m. in Stonington, 24 Mar., 1714, Elizabeth
Mix (Newbury R.). They lived in Newbury.

140-35. Hephsibah, b. 10 Dec., 1692 ; m. in Newbury, 14 Apr., 1715, Richard
Knight, Jr., of Newbury.

140-36. Miriam, b. 8 Feb., 1694-5 ; m. Ebenezer Burpee (32-11).

140-37. Moses, b. 26 Mar., 1697 ; m. in Newbury, 14 Jan., 1719-20, Sarah
Titcomb of Newbury ; was the first sheriff of Cumberland Co.,
where he d. in 1778.

140-38. Jeremiah, bp. 10 Sept., 1699 ; m. in Newbury, 10 Nov., 1726, Mary
Titcomb of Newbury. She d. 18 Aug., 1774, aged 70 years (G. S.
Newburyport) ; residence, Newbury and Newburyport. He was
styled “Captain,” and d. 3 Jan., 1768 (G. S. Newburyport).

140-39. Amos, b. 5 Jan., 1701-2 ; m. in Newbury, 8 Dec., 1726, Mary Morse
of Newbury.

140-40. Hannah, b. 12 May, 1704; m. in Newbury, 4 Jan., 1726-7, John
Downer of Newbury.

140-10. Benjamin2 Pearson {Dea. John 140), born 6: 2 mo.
1658; married 20 Jan., 1679-80, Hannah, daughter of Daniel Thurston
of Newbury, where she was born 20 Jan., 1659. He was by trade a
carpenter, clothdresser, and farmer. His homestead was in Byfield
Parish, Newbury, and is now (1932) occupied by his descendants.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

He died in Newbury, 16 June, 1731. His will, dated 10 Mar., 1729-
30, mentions wife, Hannah; sons Benjamin, Daniel, Jedidiah, Jona¬
than, David and Bartholomew; sons-in-law Thomas Colman, John
Homes, John Adams, Thomas Plumer and William Tenney; daughter
Abigail Brown (Essex Probate, 321: 304). In a deed, dated 4 Nov.,
1731, his children are shown: Jedidiah Pearson of Rowley, husband¬
man; Bartholomew Pearson of Newbury, housewright; Jonathan Pear¬
son of Newbury, clothier; David Pearson of Rowley; Thomas Colman
of Newbury and Phebe, his wife; John Homes of Rowley and Hannah,
his wife; Thomas Plumer of Rowley and Ruth, his wife; John Wheeler
of Rowley and Abigail, his wife; John Adams of Rowley and Sarah,
his wife; William Tenney of Rowley and Mehitable, his wife; children
of Mr. Benjamin Pearson, late of Newbury, deceased, convey to “our
loving brother Benjamin Pearson” (Essex Deeds, 59: 109).

His widow, Hannah, died 24 Aug., 1731.

Children, first and fourth born in Rowley, others in Newbury :

140-41. Hannah, 3 b. 10 Apr., 1680; m. in Newbury, 12 July, 1708, John
Homes of Newbury.

140-42. Phebe, b. 14 July, 1682; m. (int. 6 Jan., 1701-2), Thomas Colman
(44-3). “Ms Phebe Colman, wife of Mr Thomas Colman, died
June 28, 1754” (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-43. Daniel, b. 25 Dec., 1684; m. Widow Mary Dickinson (54-12).
140-44. Ruth, b. 2 Aug., 1687 (Ct. R.) ; m. Ensign Thomas Plumer (149-3).

140-45. Abigail, b. 1 Mar., 1688-9 ; m. in Newbury, 11 Nov., 1714, Joseph
Brown, 3rd, of Newbury; m. (2) (int. in Rowley, 26 Dec., 1730),
John Wheeler; d. 11 Nov., 1763.

140-46. Benjamin, b. 12 Aug., 1690; m. Judith Getchel of Newbury.

140-47. Sarah, b. 10 Dec., 1691 : m. in Newbury, 17 Nov., 1713, John Adams
of Newbury; d. in Rowley, 11 Sept., 1781.

140-48. Jedidiah, bp. 8 Apr., 1694; m. Sarah Wood of Boxford.

140-49. Mehitable, b. 18 May, 1695; m. William Tenney (195-29).

140-50. Bartholomew, b. 1697 (Moses on birth record) ; m. Sarah Hovey.
140-51. Jonathan, b. 4 Dec., 1699 ; m. Abigail Knight of Newbury.

140-52. David, b. 28 Jan., 1701-2; m. Jane Noyes of Newbury.

140-53. Oliver, d. in Newbury, 14 Oct., 1720.

140-12. Stephen2 Pearson (Dea. John 140), his birth is not
recorded, but he is mentioned as son in deeds from his father. He
married 11 Nov., 1684, Mary, daughter of John* and Phebe (Keyes)
French of Topsfield. She is mentioned in the settlement of her fathePs
estate, 1707 (Essex Probate, 309: 246) (see John Gage 68). He was
a cloth dresser and farmer. He died 5 Jan. (T. R.), 25 Jan. (Ch. R.),
1705-6. Administration granted, 9 Mar., 1705-6, to his widow, Mary
(Essex Probate, 309 : 7). The estate was divided 4 Apr., 1712, to widow
Mary, only son Stephen, daughters Elizabeth, Martha, Mary, Patience
and Hephsibah (Essex Probate, 310: 421). His widow, Mary, died
27 Sept., 1730.

Children born in Rowley:

140-54. Elizabeths b. 25 Aug., 1685; m. Aaron Pingry (146-1).

* John French is mentioned in the division of the estate of Sarah, widow of John
Gage (68).

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140-55. Stephen, b. 9 June, 1687 ; m. Hannah Jewett (101-40).

140-56. Martha, b. 6 July, 1689 ; m. Aquila Jewett (100-21).

140-57. Mary, b. 7 Jan., 1690-1 ; m. 12 Nov., 1723, Peter Moers.

140-58. Jonathan, b. 29 Oct., 1693; d. 31 Dec., 1693.

140-59. Patience, b. 26 July, 1697; m. Timothy Palmer (134-20).

140-60. IIephsibah, b. 20 Jan., 1698-9; m. Nathaniel Crosby (49-22).

140-16. Joseph3 Pearson ( Capt . John 140-2; Dea. John 140),
born 22 Oct., 1677; married 3 June, 1701, Sarah Walker; she died
2 Sept., 1721, “Felo de se, poor Sarah” (Ch. R.). He married (2) in
Newbury, 1 Jan., 1722-3, Sarah Hale of Newbury. His home was the
homestead of his father at “The Mills” in Rowley. He died 19 July,
1753 (Gr. S.). His widow, Sarah, married (2) Dea. James Chute
(39-5).

Children born in Rowley :

140-61. John, 4 b. 16 May, 1702 ; m. Ruth Hale of Newbury.

140-62. Richard, b. 5 June, 1705; d. 22 Mar., 1730-1.

140-43. Daniel3 Pearson ( Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John 140),
born 25 Dec., 1684; m. in Newbury, 9 Dec., 1708, Mary, widow of
James Dickinson (54-12). He was one of the thirty persons who pur¬
chased land and agreed to settle in Oxford, Worcester County, 8 July,
1713, and drew Lot 8 containing 60 acres, in the first division of lands,
18 Jan., 1714-5 (Pearson Papers).

Children born in Newbury :

140-63. Simon, 4 b. 7 Nov., 1709.

140-64. Ephraim, bp. 25 Nov., 1711 (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-46. Capt. Benjamin3 Pearson ( Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John
140), born 12 Aug., 1690; married in Newbury, 2 Nov., 1717, Judith
Getchel of Newbury. He married (2) in Newbury. 23 June, 1720,
Jane Noyes of Newbury. He had the homestead and mill of his father
in Byfield Parish, Newbury; was a member of Byfield Church and cap¬
tain of the military company. “Capt. Benj. Pearson died Apr. 5, 1774”
(Byfield Ch. R.). His widow, Jane, died 2 Mar., 1782, in her 84th
year (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children born in Newbury :

140-6*5. Benjamin, 4 b. 15 Apr., 1721 ; m. Jane Woodman.

140-66. Jane, b. 23 July, 1723 ; d. young.

140-67. Isaac, b. 25 July, 1725 ; d. in Newbury, 25 Feb., 1727-8.

140-68. Isaac, b. 21 Oct., 1728; m. Sarah Gerrish of Newbury.

140-69. Oliver, b. 14 May, 1731 ; m. in Newbury, 2 Dec., 1755, Hannah
Pearson (?) of Rowley (Newbury return to Rowley under Act
of 1857). His intention of marriage, 24 Apr., 1755, is with
Hannah Tenney (195-61) (Rowley R.).

140-70. Judith, b. 22 Sept., 1733 ; d. 29 July, 1736 (Pearson Papers).

140-71. Mehitable, b. 8 June, 1736; d. young.

140-72. Enoch, b. 1 Jan., 1738; m. 26 Feb., 1761, Betty Whitten (int.
Mary ) .

140-73. Jane, b. 1 July, 1741; d. 13 May, 1751 (Byfield Ch. R.).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-48. Jedidiah3 Pearson ( Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John 140),
baptized 8 Apr., 1694; married 13 Feb., 1716-7, Sarah Wood of Box-
ford; died 16 Nov., 1761 (Byfield Ch. R.). His home was in the Row-
ley part of Byfield Parish. His will, dated 13 Apr., 1758, mentions
wife, Sarah; son Jedidiah; son Daniel; son Jacob who has the real
estate and is executor (Essex Probate, 338: 423). “The Widow Sarah
Pearson, Relict of Jedidiah Pearson, died July 1, 1771, aged 73 years”
(Byfield Ch. R.).

Children born in Bowley :

140-74. Jedidiah, 4 b. 20 Jan., 1717-8 ; m. Bebecca Plumer of Newbury.
140-75. Daniel, b. 9 Oct., 1719; m. Mary Lull.

140-76. Sarah, b. 21 Jan., 1721-2; d. 26 Feb., 1736 (G. S. Byfield).

140-77. Jacob, b. 20 Nov., 1732 ; m. Mary Cooper (45-23).

140-50. Bartholomew3 Pearson ( Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John
140), baptized in Newbury, 27 June, 1697; married in Newbury, 9
Dec., 1726, Sarah Hovey of Rowley. He married (2) in Newbury,
25 May, 1737, Love, widow of David Boynton (22-52). He married
(3) 3 Nov., 1763, Lydia Randall of Lunenburg (Winchendon R.).
His home was in Byfield Parish, Newbury, until about 1746, when he
moved to Shrewsbury, where he built a mill. In 1759 he moved to
Winchendon, and built the first mill on Miller’s River (Pearson Papers).

Children born in Newbury :

140-78. John, 4 b. 22 Oct., 1727.

140-79. Sarah, b. 29 Mar., 1730.

140-80. Mary, bp. 12 Nov., 1732 (Byfield Ch. B.).

140-81. A child, “b. — Nov., 1734.”

140-82. Bartholomew, b. 16 Oct., 1736.

140-83. Solomon, b. 17 Mar. (Jane, Ch. B. 19 Mar.), 1737-8.

140-84. Bichard, b. 13 Feb., 1739.

140-85. Phebe, b. 12 May, 1742.

140-86. Love, b. 12 Nov., 1745.

140-51. Jonathan3 Pearson ( Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John 140),
born 4 Dec., 1699; married in Newbury, 24 Jan., 1722-3, Abigail
Knight of Newbury. He was a clothier and miller in Byfield Parish,
Newbury, where he died 21 Mar., 1767 (Byfield Ch. R.). His will,
dated 26 Dec., 1760, mentions himself as of Newbury Falls, clothier;
wife, Abigail; sons Paul and Jonathan; daughter Anna Burbank;
daughter Abigail Pearson, unmarried (Essex Probate, 343: 489). “Wid¬
ow Abigail Pearson died Octr 14, 1774” (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children born in Newbury :

140-87. Abigails b. 25 Nov., 1723 ; d. 3 Oct., 1736.

140-88. Hannah, b. 28 Feb., 1724-5; d. 26 Nov., 1726.

140-89. Bethya, b. 16 Mar., 1725-6 ; d. 20 Aug-., 1736.

140-90. Jonathan, b. 9 Dec., 1727 ; d. 12 Aug-., 1736.

140-91. Hannah, b. 16 July, 1729; d. 4 Aug-., 1736.

140-92. A child, b. — Mar., 1730-1 ; d. 10 Apr., 1731.

140-93. Phebe, b. 3 Oct., 1732 ; d. 24 Sept., 1736.

PEARSON HOUSE, BYFIELD
uilt about 1700; owned and occupied by Benjamin Pearson

PARISH,

(140-10),

NEWBURY

and his descendants to the present time.

PERLEY FARM, BOXFORD ROAD

Homestead of Samuel Perley (142), and five generations of his descendants.

.

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140-94. Paul, bp. 28 Oct., 1733 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. in Hampstead, N. H.,
25 June, 1755, Abigail Brown (30-42). She d. 18 July, 1762, “aged

ab* 30 years” (Byfield Ch. R.). He m. (2) Phebe - . He d.

6 May, 1769 (Byfield Ch. R.). His will, dated 28 Apr., 1769, men¬
tions wife, Phebe; “my four children,” Bethiah, Phebe, Abraham,
and Moses (Essex Probate, 345:420).

140-95. Jonathan, bp. 27 Feb., 1736-7 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. 30 Oct. 1759,
Abigail Burbank ; was a clothier ; removed to Epsom, N. H.,
where he owned mills.

140-96. Ann, bp. 27 Aug., 1738 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. 26 Nov., 1760, Gershom
Burbank of Bradford.

140-97. Abigail, b. 5 Sept., 1740 ; m. in Seabrook, N. H., 28 Aug., 1768,
Ebenezer Swasey, then of Exeter, N. H., as his second wife ;
d. in Exeter, 6 Mar., 1825 (Pearson Papers).

140-52. David3 Pearson (Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John 140), born
28 Jan., 1701-2; married in Newbury, 31 Oct., 1722, Jane Noyes of
Newbury. Mane Pearson, the Wife of David Pearson died July 8,
1773, almost 69 years” (Byfield Ch. R.) . “Mr David Pearson died Aug.
1st, 1778” (Byfield Ch. R.). His will, dated 14 Jan., 1775, mentions
“My five sons,” David, Solomon, Noyes, Reuben, Nathaniel; “only
daughter,” Judith (Essex Probate, 353: 203). He lived in Rowley
until about 1730, when he moved to Newbury. In early life he was a
blacksmith, but afterwards was styled in deeds “miller.”

Children :

140 - 98. Jane, 4 b. 30 May, 1724..

140 - 99. Molly, b. 26 July, 1726.

140-100. David, b. 22 Aug., 1728 ; m. 6 Nov., 1760, Sarah Danforth. They
were the parents of the Rev. Eliphalets Pearson, LL.D., who was
bp. 14 June, 1752 (Byfield Ch. R.), and was graduated at Har¬
vard Coll., 1773. “Sarah, wife of David Pearson, d. — Aug.,
1788” (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-101. Judith, b. in Newbury, 25 Nov., 1733 ; d. 25 Dec., 1817 ; unm.
140-102. Solomon, b. 18 Jan., 1735-6 ; d. soon.

140-103. Solomon, b. in Newbury, 1 Aug., 1738; m. in Newbury, 28 Mar.,
1765, Elizabeth Searle. They lived in Temple, N. H.

140-104. Noyes, b. in Newbury, 25 Mar., 1741 ; m. Hannah Adams.

140-105. Reuben, b. in Newbury, 3 Apr., 1743; m. Elizabeth Pearson (140-
182).

140-106. Nathaniel, b. in Newbury, 6 Mar., 1746-7 ; m. Sarah Gerrish of
Newbury. Rev. soldier.

And perhaps others who died in infancy. The Rowley Second
Church Record has “Hannah Pearson, dau. of David, d. 25 Jan.,
1747-8, aged 4% years.”

140-55. Lieut. Stephen3 Pearson ( Stephen 140-12; Dea. John
140), born 9 June, 1687; married 27 Feb., 1710-1, Hannah, daughter
of Jeremiah Jewett (101-10). “Lieut. Stephen Pearson dy?d Mar. 18,
1772. He was buried at Rowley, 1st Parish” (Byfield Ch. R.). His
will, dated 27 Nov., 1764, mentions wife, Hannah; son Jonathan; son
Moses; son Jeremiah, who has the homestead and is executor; daughter
Hannah Swasey ; daughter Mary J effries ; daughter Sarah Dole ; daugh¬
ter Patience Pearson, unm. (Essex Probate, 347: 394). “The Widow

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Hannah Pearson Relict of Lient. Stephen Pearson died Mar. 3, 1773.
Buried at Rowley” (Byfield Ch. R.).

Children of record in Rowley :

140-107. Hannah, ^ b. 6 May, 1712; m. (int. 30 June, 1733) Samuel Swa-
sey of Newbury.

140-108. Jonathan, b. 26 Feb., 1713-4 ; m. Sarah Longfellow.

140-109. Moses, bp. 18 Mar., 1715-6; m. Sarah Greenleaf.

140-110. Amos, b. 22 Mar., 1717-8 ; m. in Newbury, 2 Feb., 1747, Bethiah,
dau. of Samuel Wallingford of Rowley; d. 9 Mar., 1748-9 (By¬
field Ch. R.). His widow, Bethiah, m. (2) Samuel Duty (61-15).

140-111. Mary, b. 3 May, 1720; m. before 27 Nov., 1764, - Jeffries (see

her father’s will). She was mother of James, b. 1 June, 1739
(see James Jewett 101-93) ; and of Ruth Duty,* bp. 25 Sept.,
1743.

140-112. Stephen, bp. 10 Mar., 1722-3 ; d. 28 Mar., 1723.

140-113. Sarah, b. 17 June, 1724; m. 24 Nov., 1748, Stephen Dole.

140-114. Stephen, b. 25 Oct., 1726 ; m. 26 Dec., 1750, Hannah Smith.

“Stephen Pearson Junr died Decr 28, 1751” (Byfield Ch. R.).
His widow, Hannah, m. (2) Capt. Edward Payson (138-36).
140-115. Jeremiah, bp. 13 Apr., 1729; m. Elizabeth Coomes (Coombs).
140-116. Rebecca, bp., 29 Aug., 1731 ; not mentioned in her father’s will,
1764.

140-117. Patience, no record of birth; mentioned in her father’s will,
1764. “Patience Pearson d. June 1, 1819, aged 90 years” (Row-
ley R.).

140-61. Capt. John4 Pearson ( Joseph 140-16; Capt. John 140-2;
Dea. John 140), born 16 May, 1702; married in Newbury, 12 Dec.,
1727, Ruth Hale of Newbury.

He succeeded his father in ownership of “The Mills,” later Glen
Mills; was Capt. of the Rowley Troop of Horse; died in Rowley 14
Mar., 1784 (Ch. R.).

His will, dated 26 Mar., 1781, mentions wife, Ruth; son Joseph; son
Samuel, to have the corn and grist mill; son John, to have the fulling
mill; daughter Sarah, wife of Enoch Toppan (Essex Probate, 356:
494). Rev. soldier.

His widow, Ruth, died 8 Apr., 1788, in her 82nd year.

Children born in Rowley :

140-118. John, s b. 22 Apr., 1729; d. 11 May, 1736 (G. S.).

140-119. Joseph, b. 5 Nov., 1730; d. 23 Apr., 1736 (G. S.).

140-120. Sarah, b. 20 Aug., 1733 ; m. 19 June, 1766, Enoch Toppan of New-
buryport.

140-121. Richard, b. 10 Apr., 1736 ; d. 27 Apr., 1736 (G. S.).

140-122. Joseph, b. 29 Sept., 1737 ; Harvard Coll., 1758 ; Secretary of State
of N. H. ; residence, Exeter, N. H. ; m. a dau. of Dr. John Gid-
dings and d. in Exeter, without issue.

140-123. Samuel, b. 28 June, 1739 ; m. Elizabeth Todd (203-42).

140-124. Elizabeth, b. 3 July, 1741; d. 7 May, 1762 (G. S.).

140-125. John, b. 3 Oct., 1746 ; m. Sarah Thurston.

* The will of Ruth Duty Pearson of Rowley, singlewoman, dated 14 Sept., 1819,
proved 2 Nov., 1819, mentions Patience Pearson to have the life use of whole estate;
remainder one-half to Byfield Church, one-half to Rev. Elijah Parish; Benjamin
Colman, exr. (Essex Probate).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-65. Benjamin4 Pearson ( Capt . Benjamin 140-46; Benjamin
140-10; Dea . John 140), born in Newbury, 15 Apr., 1721; married in
Newbury, 13 Sept., 1743, Jane Woodman. His home was in Byfield
Parish, Newbury, and he died there — Aug., 1797 (Byfield Ch. R.).
His will, dated 14 Mar., 1795, mentions wife, Jane; son Abiel; son-in-
law Jeremiah Pearson and his wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, heirs of
“my daughter Judith Eollansbee, deceased”; grandson Jeremiah Col-
man, son of Dorothy Colman, deceased; son Benjamin Pearson to be
executor (Essex Probate, 20941).

Children born in Newbury :

140-126. Elizabeth^ b. 24 July, 1744; m. in Newbury, 23 Feb., 1762, Jere¬
miahs Pearson of Newbury, grandson of John Pearson (140-34).

140-127. Benjamin, b. 10 Aug., 1746 ; d. young.

140-128. Judith, b. 26 June, 1749; m. - Follansbee.

140-129. Jane, b. 6 July, 1752 ; d. 28 Mar., 1774 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; unm.
140-130. Benjamin, b. 15 July, 1754 ; m. Hannah Goodridge.

140-131. Abiel, b. 9 Nov., 1756 ; Dartmouth Coll., 1779 ; residence, Andover,
where he was a physician ; d. in Andover, 22 May, 1827.

140-132. Dorothy, bp. 28 Jan., 1759 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; m. in Newbury,
7 Feb., 1782, Moses Colman of Newbury; d. 13 Apr., 1787, aged
28 years (G. S. Bvfield).

140-68. Isaac4 Pearson (Capt. Benjamin 140-46; Benjamin 140-
10; Dea. John 140), born in Newbury, 21 Oct., 1728; married 28 Nov.,
1751, Sarah Gerrish of Newbury. They lived in Rowley until about
1767, then moved to Boscawen, N. H., where he was a clothier and
miller, and died 8 Mar., 1805. His son, Somerby, succeeded in owner¬
ship of his mills.

Children born in Rowley :

140-133. Moses, s bp. 26 Nov., 1752 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; d. 8 Dec., 1752.
140-134. Mary, b. 3 Oct., 1753.

140-135. Joseph, b. 17 Aug., 1755.

140-136. Jane, bp. 4 Dec., 1757 ; d. 20 May, 1758 (Bvfield Ch. R.).

140-137. Jane, bp. 13 May, 1759 ; d. 4 July, 1759 (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-138. Isaac, b. 7 Aug., 1760 ; m. in NeAvbury, 15 Sept., 1794, Sally Jack-
man of Rowley. He was then of Newbury.

140-139. Somerby, b. 27 Aug., 1763.

140-140. Moses, bp. 15 Dec., 1765 ; d. 31 Jan., 1767 (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-72. Enoch4 Pearson (Capt. Benjamin 140-46; Benjamin 140-
10; Dea. John 140), born in Newbury, 1 Jan., 1738; married in Row-
ley, 26 Eeb., 1761, Betty Whitten (int. Mary), then of Rowley. She
died 27 Aug., 1775, aged 38 years, 8 mos. (Pearson Papers). He mar¬
ried (2) 12 Jan., 1777, Eunice (Choate) Marshall and they had six
children, all daughters. His residence, after 1772, was in Ipswich,
where he was a clothier. He died 8 Mar., 1812 (G. S. Ipswich). His
widow, Eunice, died in Ipswich, 30 June, 1840, aged 89 years.

Children born in Rowley :

140-141. Susanna, s b. 13 Jan., 1762.

140-142. Lemuel, b. 22 Nov., 1763.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-143. Betty, bp. 6 July, 1766 (Byfield Ch. R.) ; d. 10 Apr., 1769.

140-144. Betty, b. 10 Sept., 1769.

140-145. Enoch, b. 25 Nov., 1771.

140-74. Jedidiah4 Pearson ( Jedidiah 140-48; Benjamin 140-10;
Dea . John 140), born 20 Jan., 1717-8; married 30 Nov., 1743, Rebecca
Plummer of Newbury.

Children born in Rowley :

140-146. Sarah, 5 bp. 12 May, 1745; d. 19 Apr., 1749 (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-147. Rebecca, b. 1 Mar., 1747-8. Did she m. in Newburyport, 9 Oct.,
1788, William Noyes, Jr.?

140-147 J. Sarah, d. 5 Oct., 1755 (Rowley Sec. Ch. R.).

140-75. Daniel4 Pearson (Jedidiah 140-48; Benjamin 140-10;
Dea. John 140), born 9 Oct., 1719; married 11 Nov., 1740, Mary Lull;
died 5 July, 1770. His will, dated 25 Oct., 1769, mentions himself
as of Rowley, housewright; wife, Mary, who is to have use of all the
real estate until son Thomas becomes 21 years of age, and to be execu¬
trix; sons John, Daniel and Thomas; daughters Sarah Plumer, Martha
Muzzey, Hannah and Huldah (Essex Probate, 345: 284). His widow,
Mary, died in Londonderry, N. H., 12 Dec., 1774 (Rowley R.).

Children born in Rowley :

140-148. Sarah, 5 b. 14 Aug., 1742; m. 29 Oct., 1761, Bemsley Plumer.
140-149. Hannah, b. 2 Jan., 1743-4; m. (int. 29 Sept., 1770) Francis Ste¬
vens.

140-150. Daniel, b. 11 Apr., 1745 ; was of Weare, N. H., 7 Nov., 1775.

140-151. Martha, b. 13 Feb., 1746-7 ; m. 29 Dec., 1768, Thomas Muzzey of
Newburyport.

140-152. Huldah, b. 24 Nov., 1750; living, 27 Sept., 1775 ; unm. (See Johns
below. )

140-153. John, b. 27 Nov., 1753 ; d. 28 Sept., 1775, “of ye Dysentery, being
bro’t home sick from ye Army at Cambridge, aged 22 years.”
(Byfield Ch. R.) His will, dated 27 Sept., 1775, begins, “I, John
Pearson ye 3d of Rowley having been employed in the Conti¬
nental Service and now being very sick and weak of Body” ;
mentions Sister Hannah Stevens ; sister Huldah Pearson ; sister
Plummer; sister Martha Muzzy; brother Daniel Pearson (Essex
Probate, 351: 460).

140-154. Thomas, b. 21 Oct., 1757 : Rev. soldier ; d. in ye army at Cambridge
1775” (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-77. Jacob4 Pearson (Jedidiah 140-48; Benjamin 140-10;
Dea. John 140), born 20 Nov., 1732; married in Newbury, 31 May,
1753, Mary, daughter of Leonard Cooper (45-10).

Children born in Rowley :

140-155. Bradstreet,5 b. 8 Mar., 1754; m. Sarah Hale.

140-156. Betty, b. 20 Nov., 1757 ; m. (int. 2 Mar., 1777) Enos Noyes of
Newbury.

140-157. Sarah, b. 19 Feb., 1761.

140-104. Noyes4 Pearson (David 140-52; Benjamin 140-10 ; Dea.
John 140), baptized 29 Mar., 1741; married 28 Aug., 1764, Hannah,

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

daughter, and only surviving child of David and Hannah (Jackman)
Adams of Rowley, where she was born 29 Nov., 1746. Residence, By¬
field Parish, Rowley, now Georgetown. He died 25 July, 1805 (Row-
ley R.), 26 July, 1805 (G. S. Byfield). Rev. soldier.

His widow, Hannah, died 24 Mar., 1822. Administration granted,
16 Apr., 1822, to her son, Isaac Pearson (Essex Probate, 23: 98).

Children born in Rowley :

140-158. David, 5 b. 5 Aug., 1765 ; residence unknown, 20 Apr., 1824 (Essex
Probate, 403: 183).

140-159. Hannah, b. 5 Feb., 1768; d. before 20 Apr., 1824 (Essex Probate).
140-160. Isaac, b. 26 Feb., 1770 ; residence, Haverhill.

140-161. Noyes, b. 27 Sept., 1772 ; m. Mary Searle (170-57).

140-162. Elihu, b. 12 July, 1775 ; m. 25 Jan., 1801, Elizabeth Thurlow of
Newbury; residence, Newbury; d. 14 Oct., 1845 (G. S. Byfield).
She d. 5 Apr., 1855, aged 74 years (G. S. Byfield).

140-163. Susannah, b. 4 Feb., 1780; d. 18 Nov., 1787 (G. S. Byfield).
140-164. Eben, b. 4 Sept., 1782 ; m. Hannah Rogers.

140-165. Ruth, d. 1787.

140-105. Reuben4 Pearson ( David 140-52; Benjamin 140-10;
Dea. John 140), born in Newbury, 3 Apr., 1743; married in Newbury,
5 Feb., 1765, Elizabeth, daughter of Moses Pearson (140-109). He
was a tailor, shoemaker, and farmer. Residence, Byfield Parish, Row-
ley, where he died 21 Feb., 1823.

Children :

140-166. Elizabeth* (Betty), b. in Rowley, 11 June, 1766 ; d. 27 Dec., 1852;
unm.

140-1661. Obadiah, b. in Rowley, 8 June, 1769; residence, Newbury.
140-167. Sally (Sarah), b. in Newbury, 12 June, 1780; m. (int. 6 June,
1805) Silas Pilsbury, “both of Rowley.”

140-168. Catherine, b. in Newbury, 17 Feb., 1782; m. (int. 15 Oct., 1806)
Ezra Jennes, “both of Rowley” (Rowley R.).

140-169. Moses, b. in Rowley, 28 Jan., 1784; m. 10 Aug., 1842, Sarah N.,
dau. of Paul and Ruth (Noyes) Poore. She d. 5 Apr., 1856, aged
70 years, 7 mos., 20 days, “suicide.” He d. 12 Jan., 1858.

140-108. Jonathan4 Pearson (Lieut. Stephen 140-55; Stephen
140-12; Dea. John 140), born 26 Feb., 1713-4; married 16 Apr., 1740,
Sarah, daughter of Stephen Longfellow of Byfield Parish, Newbury.
They settled in Ipswich Village, 1750, and their descendants now (1932)
are living there. He died 16 Jan., 1796. His will, dated 9 Feb., 1790,
mentions wife, Sarah; sons Mark, Jonathan, Nathan, Stephen and heirs
of son Amos, deceased; daughters Anna Palmer, Hannah Jewett, Sarah
Payson, Elizabeth Brown, Tabitha Pickard, and granddaughter Abigail
Bradstreet (Essex Probate, 364: 289). His widow, Sarah, died 17
July, 1803, aged 83 years; both buried in Rowley.

Children (births and deaths from Pearson Papers) :

140-170. Ann,* b. 19 Apr., 1740; m. Samuel Palmer (134-41).

140-171. Edward, b, 27 July, 1742; m. 5 Dec., 1763, Elizabeth Hibbert ;

d. 27 Mar., 1764, without issue. She m. (2) 22 Oct., 1765, Isaac
Smith of Rowley.

284 Early Settlers oe Rowley, Massachusetts

140-172. Hannah, b. 16 July, 1744; m. Aaron Jewett (101-139).

140-173. Nathan, b. 28 Apr., 1746 ; m. in Ipswich, 20 June, 1774, Mary
Bradstreet (25-58) ; d. in Ipswich Village, 28 May, 1807. She
d. in Ipswich Village, 18 Nov., 1810, aged 61 years (Rowley R.).

140-174. Mark, b. 23 Feb., 1747-8 ; residence, Kennebec Co., Me., where he
d. 30 Jan., 1821. Rev. soldier.

140-175. Amos, b. in Ipswich Village, 25 Apr., 1750. In 1778 he was of
Newcastle, Me. (Lincoln Co. Deeds, 17: 183); d. in Maine, 28
Mar., 1784.

140-176. Abigail, b. in Ipswich Village, 25 July, 1752 ; m. Ezekiel Brad-
street (25-60).

140-177. Jonathan, b. in Ipswich Village, 9 Oct., 1754; m. Abigail Wood-
well.

140-178. Sarah, b. in Ipswich Village, 18 Feb., 1757 ; m. (int. 25 July,
1778) Humphrey Hobson Richards;* m. (2) Capt. Edward Pay-
son (138-36).

140-179. Elizabeth, b. in Ipswich Village, 12 Apr., 1759 ; m. Joseph Brown;
d. 27 Oct., 1793.

140-180. Stephen, b. in Ipswich Village, 30 May, 1761 ; m. Ruth Jewett
(100-207).

140-181. Tabitha, b. in Ipswich Village, 30 June, 1763 ; m. Jacob Pickard
(145-96).

140-109. Moses4 Pearson (Lieut. Stephen 140-55; Stephen 140-
12; Dea. John 140), baptized 18 Mar., 1715-6; married in Newbury, 1
Jan., 1738-9, Sarah G-reenleaf of Newbury; residence, Byfield Parish,
Rowley. She died — Aug., 1792. He died, 1794.

Children born in Rowley :

140-182. Elizabeth^ b. 18 May, 1743; m. Reuben Pearson (140-105).
140-183. Eunice, b. 13 Sept., 1745 ; d. 15 Feb., 1825 ; unm.

140-184. Sarah, b. 4 Nov., 1750 ; d. 20 Aug., 1821 ; unm.

140-185. Moses, b. 1 May, 1755.

140-115. Jeremiah4 Pearson (Lieut. Stephen 140-55; Stephen
140-12; Dea. John 140), baptized 13 Apr., 1729; married in Newbury,
4 July, 1754, Elizabeth Coombs of Newbury.

Children born in Rowley :

140-186. Hannah, 5 b. 18 Aug., 1755.

140-187. Olive, b. 9 Mar., 1757.

140-188. Stephen, b. 24 May, 1759.

140-189. Jemima, bp. 20 Sept., 1761 (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-190. Elizabeth, bp. 14 Apr., 1765 (Byfield Ch. R.).

140-191. Patience, bp. 14 Jan., 1770 (Byfiehl Ch. R.).

140-123. Samuel5 Pearson (Capt. John 140-61; Joseph 140-16;
Capt. John 140-2; Dea. John 140), born 28 June, 1739; married 10
Dec., 1760, Elizabeth, daughter of John Todd (203-12). His home
in Rowley was at "The Mills.” He died 23 Apr., 1789 (P. R.). His
widow, Elizabeth, died 11 Mar., 1801.

* Humphrey H. Richards, son of Moses and Elizabeth (Lambert) Richards, was
born in Rowley, 17 Nov., 1755; d. 28 May, 1783 (G. S.). Rev. soldier.

Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts 285

Children of record in Rowley:

140-192. Samuel, 6 bp. 27 Sept., 1761 ; m. 6 Dec., 1792, Sarah Cressey (48-
56). She d. 10 Aug., 1829. He d. — Oct., 1838, without issue.

140-193. Elizabeth, bp. 7 Oct., 1770 ; m. 15 Feb., 1794, William Williams
of Salem. They lived in Rowley, in the house now (1932)
owned and occupied by Joseph N. Dummer. She d. 1838.

140-125. John5 Pearson ( Capt . John 140-61; Joseph 140-16;
Capt. John 140-2; Dea. John 140), born 3 Oct., 1746; married 13 June,
1775, Sarah Thurston. She died 28 Apr., 1818, aged 70 years. His
home in Rowley was at “The Mills,” where he died 15 Hoy., 1807.

Children born in Rowley :

140-194. Ruth, 6 b. 9 Dec., 1776 ; d. 28 May, 1777.

140-195. Sarah, b. 22 Mar., 1778; m. 26 Nov., 1800, Moses Elliot of New¬
bury.

140-196. Elizabeth, b. 5 Feb., 1780; d. 29 Oct., 1781.

140-197. Mehitable, b. 1 Jan., 1783 (P. R.) ; m. 9 Jan., 1806, James Web¬
ster of Newbury; d. 16 Sept., 1815.

140-198. Hannah, b. 9 Oct., 1785 ; d. 10 Aug., 1814; unm.

140-199. John, b. 4 Mar., 1791 (P. R.) ; d. 5 Oct., 1819; unm. (G. S.). His
will, dated 14 Sept., 1819, mentions friend and housekeeper,
Elizabeth Tenney ; children of sister Sarah Elliot ; three chil¬
dren of sister Mehitable Webster, deceased ; Thomas Gage, exr.
(Essex Probate, 395: 366).

140-130. Benjamin5 Pearson ( Benjamin 140-65; Capt . Benjamin
140-46; Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John 140), born in Newbury, 15 July,
1754; married in Newbury, 11 Nov., 1778, Hannah Goodridge. She
died in Newbury, 15 Feb., 1815, aged 59 years (G. S. Byfield). He
married (2) in West Newbury, 4 Dec., 1820, Lois Foster of West New¬
bury. His home was in Byfield Parish, Newbury, where he died 7
Dec., 1825 (G. S. Byfield). His widow, Lois, died 4 Aug., 1835, aged
68 years (G. S. Byfield).

Children born in Newbury :

140-200. Mollys (Mary), b. 7 July, 1780; m. Abial Pearson Follensbee.
140-201. Dorothy, b. 8 May, 1784; m. Richard Chute (39-37).

140-202. Hannah, b. 1 Nov., 1787 ; m. in Newbury, 20 Jan., 1818, William
Alexander.

140-203. Jane, b. 27 Dec., 1789; d. 19 Feb., 1839 (G. S. Byfield). Her
will, dated 17 May, 1838, mentions sister Mary, wife of Abial
Pearson Follensbee of Waterville, Me. ; sister Dorothy, widow
of Richard Chute ; sister Hannah, wife of William Alexander
of Newburyport ; brother Enoch Pearson of Andover ; nephew
Benjamin Pearson, Jr. ; nephew Benjamin Pearson Chute ;
brother Benjamin Pearson to have residue and be exr. (Essex
Probate, 410-331).

140-204. Benjamin, b. 17 Mar., 1794 ; m. in Newbury, 6 May, 1823, Lois
Noyes of Newbury. His home was in Byfield Parish, Newbury,
where he d. 20 July, 1844 (G. S. Byfield). She d. 15 Aug., 1886,
aged 91 years (G. S. Byfield). Children: Benjamin, 7 Leonard,
Margaret, Edward.

140-205. Enoch, b. 1 Sept., 1796 ; was of Andover, 17 May, 1838.

140-206. Judith, b. 5 Sept., 1799.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-155. Bradstreet5 Pearson ( Jacob 140-77; Jedidiah 140-48;
Benjamin 140-10; Dea. John 140), born 8 Mar., 1754; married in
Bradford, — Oct., 1780, Sarah (Sally) Hale of Bradford. He died
before 6 Aug., 1800 (Essex Probate). Key. soldier.

Children born in Rowley :

140-207. Betty, e b. 5 Apr., 1781.

140-208. Sally, b. 24 Jan., 1783.

140-209. Bradstreet, b. 24 Oct., 1784.

140-210. Polly, b. 20 Dec., 1785. Tt is prob. she m. about 1808, William
Pearson of New Milford, Me.

140-161. Noyes5 Pearson ( Noyes 140-104; David 140-52; Benja¬
min 140-10; Dea. John 140), born 27 Sept., 1772; married 31 Oct.,
1797, Mary, daughter of William Searle (170-15); died 4 June, 1812
(G. S. Byfield). Administration granted, 3 Aug., 1812, to Isaac Pear¬
son (Essex Probate, 382: 558). His widow, Mary, died in Georgetown,
24 Jan., 1843 (G. S. Byfield).

Children born in Rowley :

140-211. Nancy, 6 b. 15 Sept., 1798 ; d. in Georgetown, 26 Sept., 1847 ; unm.

140-212. Hannah Adams, b. 24 Sept., 1802 ; m. 30 Dec., 1821, Thomas
Larkin of Newbury; d. 10 Nov., 1866 (G. S. Byfield).

140-213. Asenath, b. 7 June, 1804; m. 30 Sept., 1830, Jeremiah S. Morse;

d. in Georgetown, 9 Oct., 1874. He d. in Georgetown, 22 Nov.,
1889. Their son, William Henry, 7 b. 20 Sept., 1831.

140-214. Noyes, twin, b. 27 Aug., 1807 ; m. Belinda Thurlow of George¬
town, and d. there 2 June, 1857.

140-215. Mary, twin, b. 27 Aug., 1807 ; m. 1 Nov., 1831, Charles M. Ste¬
vens of Maine.

140-164. Eben5 Pearson ( Noyes 140-104; David 140-52; Benja¬
min 140-10; Dea. John 140), born 4 Sept., 1782; married in Newbury,
19 Sept., 1811, Hannah, daughter of Aaron Eogers of Newbury. His
homestead in Byfield Parish, Rowley, now Georgetown, is now (1932)
occupied by his grandson, Frank Pearson Dalton. The house was built,
1707. He died in Georgetown, 27 Jan., 1839 (G. S. Byfield). His
widow, Hannah, died in Georgetown, 10 Feb., 1874, aged 85 years.

Children born in Rowley :

140-216. Cynthia, 6 b. 21 Mar., 1812; m. 31 Dec., 1829, Wm. F. Hills; d.

1 Apr., 1830 (Rowley R.) (30 Mar., G. S. Byfield).

140-217. Lois Rogers, b. 8 Aug., 1813; d. 23 June, 1819 (G. S. Byfield).
140-218. Caroline, b. 11 Feb., 1815 ; m. 22 Nov., 1836, Timothy B. Eastman.

140-219. Phebe Rogers, b. 29 Dec., 1816; m. Albert Newton; d. in Grove-
land, 29 Nov., 1864.

140-220. Eunice Rogers, b. 13 Sept., 1819 ; m. 13 Dec., 1838, James Witham.

140-221. Louiza, b. 22 June, 1822; m. Sept., 1838, Harrison W. Dalton;
d. 11 Feb., 1898.

140-222. Elmira Danforth, b. 8 Mar., 1824 ; m. 6 Apr., 1843, Nahum M.
Witham.

140-223. Mary Ann, b. 27 Dec., 1825; m. 23 Nov., 1843, William Bourne.
140-224. Eliza Matilda, b. 21 Jan., 1828; m. Eben Bean.

140-225. Eben Noyes Adams, b. 12 Aug., 1831 ; d. 12 July, 1834.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-177. Jonathan5 Pearson ( Jonathan 140-108; Lieut. Stephen
140-55; Stephen 140-12; Lea. John 140), born in Ipswich Village, 9
Oct., 1754; married in Newburyport, 2 Nov., 1779, Abigail Woodwell
of Newburyport, where she died 23 May, 1792 (P. R.). He married
(2) in Ipswich, 13 Nov., 1792, Eunice, daughter of Daniel and Eunice
(Perley) Nourse of Ipswich, and died in Newburyport, 8 Oct., 1805.
Rev. soldier. His widow, Eunice, died in Newburyport, 20 Oct., 1835,
aged 72 years (G. S. Highland Cemetery).

Children born in Newburyport :

140-226. Abigail^ b. 31 Oct., 1780; d. in Newburyport, 14 Sept., 1861; unm.

140-227. Sarah, b. 17 June, 1782 ; m. in Newburyport, 12 June, 1810, Enoch
Coffin of Newburyport.

140-228. Jonathan, b. 23 Apr., 1784; m. in Newburyport, 31 Mar., 1807,
Olive, dau. of Lemuel and Catherine (Kreble) Coffin, b. in
Fredericton, Md., 14 July, 1785, d. in Newburyport, 4 June, 1846,
aged 61 years (G. S. Oak Hill Cemetery). His residence was
Newburyport, where the births of eight of his children are of
record ; the ninth is of record in Salisbury. He d. 22 Mar.,
1863 (P. R.).

140-229. Benjamin, b. 6 Jan., 1786; d. in Newburyport, 12 Mar., 1792
(P. R.).

140-230. Hannah, b. 18 Jan., 1788.

140-231. Jacob, b. 11 Sept., 1789; d. in Newburyport, 11 May, 1790 (P. R.).

140-232. Fanny, b. 3 Dec., 1793 ; m. in Newburyport, 10 Apr., 1826, James
Short, Jr., of Newbury (P. R.).

140-233. Elizabeth, b. 23 Aug., 1796 ; m. in Newburyport, 16 Mar., 1817,
Thomas Pearson of Newburyport.

140-234. John Perley, b. 23 Oct., 1800; m. 31 Mar., 1828, Hannah Pills-
bury of Newburyport, where she d. 11 Jan., 1837. He m. (2)
11 Oct., 1838, Mary Ann Pillsbury of Newburyport; residence,
Newburyport, where he d. 27 Jan., 1876.

140-180. Stephen5 Pearson ( Jonathan 140-108 ; Lieut. Stephen
140-55; Stephen 140-12; Dea. John 140), born in Ipswich Village,
30 May, 1761; married in Rowley, 22 Oct., 1787, Ruth, daughter of
Stephen Jewett (100-132). She died 21 Sept., 1790. He married (2)
in Ipswich, 2 Oct., 1792, Sally, daughter of Daniel and Eunice (Per¬
ley) Nourse. She died 17 Sept., 1830 (T. R.). He died 8 Aug., 1831
(G. S. Rowley).

He was a soldier* of the Revolution, serving in the same company
with James Jewett (101-144) and Jacob Pickard (145-96) in Col.
Nathaniel Wade’s Regiment at West Point at the time of Arnold’s
treason, and was one of those who rowed Arnold to the British man-
of-war, “Vulture.”

Children born in Ipswich Village :

140-235. Betsy Little, 6 b. 3 May, 1788 ; m. - McIntosh.

140-236. Ruth Jewett, b. 7 Dec., 1793 ; m. Jewett Hobson (89-66).

140-237. Stephen, b. 28 June, 1796 ; m. 8 Sept., 1818, Joanna Harris; m.
(2) Martha Pettingell.

140-238. Amasa, b. 20 Sept., 1798 ; d. 16 Apr., 1826; unm. (G. S. Rowley).

* The knapsack he carried and the “Tower musket” he captured from the British
are in my possession. (A. E. J.)

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

140-239. John Nourse, b. 12 Jan., 1801; m. (int. 20 June, 1830) Dorothy,
dau. of George and Deborah (Chapman) Howe of Rowley; d.
4. Nov., 1882. She d. 28 May, 1891 (Monument, Rowley).

140-240. Sophia, b. 28 Jan., 1803; d. 11 Mar., 1825; unm. (G. S. Rowley).
140-241. Mark, b. 24 July, 1807 ; m. Rebecca Barry of Boston.

140-242. Harriet, b. 20 Aug., 1812 ; d. 24 Apr., 1838 ; unm.

PERLEY

141. John3 Perley, son of Samuel2 and Ruth (Trumble 204-4)
Perley), of Ipswich, and grandson of Allen1 of the same, was born 28
Sept., 1669; married 13 July, 1698, Jane, daughter of Lieut. John
Dresser (58-1). They lived in Ipswich, where their children were born.

PERLEY

142. Samuel3 Perley, son of Samuel2 and Ruth (Trumble 204-4)
Perley of Ipswich, and grandson of Allen1 of the same, was born 28
May, 1667; married 28 Mar., 1694, Abigail, daughter of Isaac Cum¬
mings of Topsfield.

He moved to Rowley about the time of his marriage. His homestead
was very near the boundary line between Rowley and Boxford. She
died 2 Jan., 1725-6. He died 24 Oct., 1746.

Children born in Rowley :

142-1. Abigail,* b. 8 Aug., 1695 ; d. soon.

142-2. Susannah, b. 19 Nov., 1697; m. Samuel Stickney (189-30).

142-3. Abigail, b. 6 July, 1700; m. Aaron Jewett (101-44).

142-4. David, b. 25 Oct., 1702; m. Elizabeth Jewett (103-20).

142-5. Patience, b. 20 Mar., 1704-5; m. Jeremiah Harriman (78-17).

142-4. David4 Perley ( Samuel 142; Samuel of Ipswich ; Allen of
Ipswich), born 25 Oct., 1702; married 18 June, 1729, Elizabeth, daugh¬
ter of John Jewett (103-6). She died 5 May, 1768. He married (2)
in Ipswich, 22 Sept., 1768, Sarah Lummus of Ipswich; died 1 Sept.,
1787. His widow, Sarah, died — May, 1803. His home in Rowley
was the homestead of his father.

Children born in Rowley :

142-6. Elizabeth^ b. 25 May, 1730; d. 11 Jan., 1731-2.

142 - 7. Elizabeth, b. 13 Oct., 1732 : d. 24 Jan., 1736-7.

142-8. John, b. 23 Nov., 1735; d. 29 Jan., 1736-7.

142 - 9. John, b. 7 Apr., 1737 ; m. Lydia Perley of Boxford.

142-10. Abigail, b. 13 May, 1739; m. Richard Tenney (195-63).

142-11. Sarah, b. 27 May, 1742; d. 28 Jan., 1749-50.

142-12. Mary, b. 2 Mar., 1745-6 ; m. in Ipswich, 23 July, 1766, Joseph Chap¬
man ; residence, Rowley. She d. 2 Jan., 1821. He d. 24 Mar.,
1826, aged 86 years.

Ruth, b. 2 Sept., 1747 ; m. in Ipswich, 8 Sept., 1767, Philemon
Foster of Ipswich ; residence, Linebrook Parish, Ipswich. He d.
10 May, 1818, aged 82. She d. 10 Apr., 1834 (G. S. Linebrook).

142-13.

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

142-9. John5 Perley ( David 142-4; Samuel 142; Samuel of Ips¬
wich ; Allen of Ipswich ), born 7 Apr., 1737; married in Boxford, 21
Sept., 1767, Lydia Perley of Boxford. She died 10 Aug., 1804, aged
62 years (G. S. Linebrook). He married (2) (int. 25 Oct., 1805)
Widow Phebe Cheney. She died 5 June, 1811. He married (3) 22
Nov., 1814, Widow Hannah (Perley) Clark. He died 30 Nov., 1822
(G. S. Linebrook). His home in Rowley was the homestead of his
father.

Children born in Rowley :

142-14. Lydia, s b. 29 Sept., 1768 ; m. Thomas Dickinson (54-85).

142-15. Samuel, b. 6 Aug-., 1770 ; settled in Boxford.

142-16. Lucy, b. 26 Afar., 1773 ; m. Josiah Hazen (85-58).

142-17. David, b. 10 Afay, 1776 ; m. Dolly, dau. of Benjamin Scott (168-45).

142-18. AIoses, b. 5 June, 1779; m. 4 Apr., 1822, Sarah Aforse. She d. 12
Sept., 1833. He m. (2) 23 Apr., 1835, Nancy Scott of Newbury-
port. He d. 24 Afay, 1857. She d. 31 Dec., 1857. Descendants
in male line now (1932) living* in Rowley.

142-19. John, b. 3 Sept., 1782; d. 11 Afay, 1860; unm. He was the donor
of the Perley Free School in Georgetown. (Afonument, George¬
town.)

142-17. David6 Perley ( John 142-9; David 142-4; Samuel 142;
Samuel of Ipswich; Allen of Ipswich), born 10 May, 1776; married
(int. 25 May, 1809) Dolly, daughter of Benjamin Scott (168-45) of
Ipswich. He died 14 Aug., 1851 (G. S. Linebrook). She died 7 Feb.,
1871, aged 83 years, 8 months (G. S. Linebrook).

Child born in Rowley :

142-20. David Eri,7 b. 29 Dec., 1816 ; m. 15 Dec., 1842, Abigail, dau. of
John Cressey (48-68). His homestead was the homestead of
Samuel (142) and he was the fifth generation who lived there.
He d. 5 Dec., 1906. She d. 9 Afar., 1911.

Children :

i. John A1onroe,8 b. 12 Jan., 1844 ; m. 27 Apr., 1876, Afargaret
Howe.

ii. Leverett Wyman, b. 24 Oct., 1845 ; m. 6 Nov., 1873, Emma
Greives of Haverhill.

iii. AIartha Scott, b. 5 Feb., 1848 ; m. 25 Apr., 1867, George Scott

Bradstreet.

iv. Eva A., b. 13 Oct., 1852; d. 28 Afar., 1911.

v. David Ernest, b. 28 Apr., 1864 ; m. 7 Apr., 1885, Fannie
Nichols Brosnan of Haverhill, who was b. 1 Afay, 1864.
Children : 1. Ernest Winfield,0 b. in Brooklyn, N. Y., 10
Apr., 1886 ; m. Laura O’Kane ; resides in Delaware, Ohio ;
child, Pauline.10 2. Harold Afalcolm,9 b. in Brooklyn, 19
Nov., 1888; m. Sada Ostrander; resides at Oak Park, Ill.;
child, William David.10 3. John Aferton,0 b. in Jersey
City, N. J., 16 Oct., 1890 ; m. Ruth Warren ; resides at Ar¬
lington Heights ; child, David Warren.10

PERLEY

143. Thoaias2 Perley, son of Allen1 of Ipswich, married 8 July,

290 Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

1667, Lydia Horsley* probably sister of Joseph Horsley (93). They
joined Rowley Church, 23 Feb., 1675, “Tho Pearly” and his wife (un¬
named) were dismissed, 27 Dec., 1702, to the church in Boxford.

It is probable that he had a second wife, Lydia (Peabody) Howlet,
widow of Thomas Howlet, Jr. By deed, dated 8 Jan., 1677, Thomas
•Pearly and his wife Lydia, both of Rowley, sell to William Peabody
of Topsfield, land in Boxford, part of the Dr. Crosby farm, “according
to the agreement, which my father Pabody and my Brother John
Pearly and myself e did agree should be my share” (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips. :
157). A deed dated 8 Jan., 1677, shows that Thomas Perley of Rowley
with wife, Lydia, was brother to John Perley of Newbury, with wife,
Marah (Mary) (Essex Deeds, 4 Ips.: 156).

Children of record in Rowley :

143-1. Thomas, 3 b. 27 Sept., 1669.

143-2. Lidia, b. 25 July, 1672.

143-3. Jacob, bp. 27 Feb., 1675-6.

143-4. Hephzibah, bp. 14 Apr., 1678.

PHILLIPS

144. Rev. Samuel2 Phillips, son of the Rev. George1 of Water-
town, was born in England, 1625, at Boxted in Essex (Savage) ; Har¬
vard College, 1650; ordained, June 1651, colleague with the Rev. Eze¬
kiel Rogers, as second minister of Rowley; married — Oct., 1651
(Gage) Sarah, daughter of Samuel Appletonf of Ipswich. He died 22
Apr., 1696. His widow, Sarah, died 15 July, 1714. (Monument).

His will, dated 30 Mar., 1696, mentions, among others, wife, Sarah,
who has life use of most of the estate; eldest son, Samuel, a double
portion ; son George ; grandsons Samuel, son of son Samuel, and Elipha-
let, son of daughter Payson; sons of Capt. William Bond to have two-
thirds of the lot of land in Watertown “my uncle Howard gave me”
(Essex Probate, 305-166).

The estate was finally settled 22 Jan., 1717-8; the parties then in
interest were: Samuel Phillips and his wife, Sarah; George Phillips;
Edward Payson and his wife, Elizabeth; John Bartlett and his wife,
Dorcas; Samuel Payson and his wife, Mary; Thomas Kimball and his
wife, Elizabeth; Mary Greenough; Nathaniell Mighill and his wife,
Priscilla; Jonathan Woodman and his wife, Sarah (Essex Probate,
312: 247). The last seven were representatives of Sarah Phillips, the
oldest daughter, who died 10 Feb., 1706-7. The many distinguished
men in Massachusetts, who have for generations made the name of
Phillips illustrious, are his descendants.

* The “History and Genealogy of the Perley Family,” by M. V. B. Perley, 1906,
has Thomas Perley, son of Allen of Ipswich, married 8 July, 1667, to Lydia Peabody,
daughter of Lieut. Francis Peabody of Topsfield. The original Rowley record is as
follows: “anno 1667 Thomas Pearley & Lidiah Horsley married July ye eight day.”
Thomas Howlet, Jr.,** the first husband of Lydia Peabody did not die until Dec.,
1667. The settlement of his estate and the will of his father, Ensign Thomas
Howlet, dated 1 Nov., 1677, show that he was survived by his widow, Lydia, and
his two daughters: Mary, who married Thomas Hazen (85-4), and Alice, who
married Isaac Cummings.

** Perhaps Houley (Rowley V. R.).

t “Anno 1670 Mr Samuel Applton buried June the — ” (Rowley R.).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

Mr. Phillips’ ecclesiasticism led him into conflict with the civil law,
as shown by the Essex County Court Record of Apr., 1679 — “Whereas
a complaint hath been preferred to this Court by Ezekiel Northend
and others subscribers to this complaint against Rev. Samuel Phillips
for that the sd Phillips did in open congregation in Rowley the last
Lords day rendered the sd and divers others as false witnesses in
respect to some testimony they had given unto the Maj. Gen11 Denison,
charging the said Mr Phillips with high reflection upon authority;
this Court having considered the complaint, evidence and answers made
cannot but adjudge the sd Mr Phillips to have spoken concerning the
said witnesses unadvisedly and very injuriously, to their great reproach
and discouraging of witnesses in cases of like nature which ought not
to be permitted, do therefore sentence the sd Mr Phillips for the sd

offence to pay a fine of 5 pounds and the costs of complainants and

witnesses and fees.”

His homestead, which he purchased, 16 Mar., 1664, of Susannah
Lume, was the lot laid out to Nicholas Jackson (98).

Children of record in Rowley :

144-1. Samuel, s b. — 12 mo. (Feb.) 1654; d. soon.

144-2. Sarah, b. 7 : 1 mo. (Mar.) 1656; m. Stephen Mighill (127-8).

144 - 3. Samuel, b. 23 : 1 mo. 1658 ; m. Mary, dau. of John Emerson, Sr.,
of Gloucester; settled in Salem (Essex Deeds, 11: 68). Their
dau., Sarah, 4 was b. in Rowley, 28 Jan., 1691-2.

144 - 4. George, b. 23 Nov., 1659 ; bur. 18 June, 1662.

144 - 5. Elizabeth, b. 10 Nov., 1661 ; bur. 10 June, 1662.

144-6. Ezekiel, b. 12 Feb., 1662; bur. 1: 1 mo. 1662 (?).

144 - 7. George, b. 3 June, 1664 ; Harvard Coll., 1686 ; a minister ; settled
at Brookhaven, L. I., New York.

144-8. Elizabeth, b. 2 Aug*., 1665 ; m. Rev. Edward Payson (138).

144-9. Dorcas, bp. 6 Jan., 1666-7: m. 13 Nov., 1710, John Bartlett, Sr.,
of Newbury; d. in Newbury, 13 Jan., 1719.

144-10. Mary, b. 15 Feb., 1667-8 ; m. 14 June, 1688, Samuel Payson, brother
of Rev. Edward (138).

144-11. John, b. 23 Oct., 1670; bur. 23 Nov., 1670.

PICKARD

145. John1 Pickard, “carpenter,” son of Widow Ann Lume (122),
married 29 : 8 mo. 1644, Jane, daughter of Widow Constance Crosby
(5°).

He was a representative in the General Court and prominent in the
affairs of the town. He was buried 24 Sept., 1683.

His will, dated 6 Sept., 1683, mentions, to wife (unnamed), “I give
my now dwelling-house & buildings orchard & Lands I live upon situate
& Lying in the bounds of Rowley & Ipswich; also the Village Farm
which Mathew Perry liveth upon with the privileges thereof all dur¬
ing the time of her naturall life: also all my moveable estate to be at
her dispose: always providing that my Dear wife be my sole execu¬
trix & that she receive all such Debts as are Due to me from any psons
whatsoever.” To son John Pickard, what has already been given him

292 Early Settlers oe Rowley, Massachusetts

and the farm at Johnson’s Pond, also the reversion of what has been
given wife. To son Samuel Pickard, all the land between Samuel
Dresser’s land and land of John Wicom, also the land on the other
side of the street, of about four acres, also one-half of that land “I
purchased of mj son Thomas Hammond,” also, after wife’s decease,
the farm now in occupation of Mathew Perry. Daughter Rebecca has
had £100, now to have £5; Solomon Phips, £5; daughter Mary has had
£100, now to have £5; daughters Sarah and Ann the same; daughters
Jane and Hannah each £100 when twenty-one years old or married.
(Essex Ct. Files, 40: 69). The inventory of his estate, amounting to
£1279-02s-04d. was taken 23 : 9 mo. 1683. His widow, Jane, died 22
Feb., 1715-6, aged 89 years (G. S.).

His homestead in Rowley, from 1660, was in the “Morland” or "Mur-
lay” field; the house in which he died was on the site now (1932) occu¬
pied by the house of the late Daniel Harris Hale on Main Street. It
may have been a part of the present house. The home farm extended
easterly and southerly into Ipswich to include a large portion of J ewett’s
Hill.

Children born in Rowley:

145-1. Rebecca, 2 b. 13 : 8 mo. (Oct.) 1645; m. 13 Nov., 1667, Solomon Phips
of Charlestown; d. in Charlestown, 1 Feb., 1668 (Wyman).

145-2. Mary, b. about 1651; m. John Pearson (140-2).

145-3. John, b. 1 : 1 mo. (Mar). 1653 ; m. Sarah Smith (182-3).

145-4. Sarah, b. 31: 11 mo. (Jan.) 1656; m. Thomas Hammond (75).
145-5. Ann, b. 15 Feb., 1659-60; m. Aaron Pingry (146).

145-6. Samijel, b. — 3 mo. (May) 1663 ; m. Elizabeth Bradstreet (25-10).
145-7. Jane, bp. 22 Apr., 1666; m. Edward Hazen (85-5).

145-8. Hannah, b. 10 Apr., 1670; m. Moses Bradstreet (25-9).

145-3. John2 Pickard ( John 145), born 1: 1 mo. 1653; married
11 Feb., 1679-80, Sarah, daughter of John Smith (182). She died 28
Sept., 1689 (see will of Widow Faith Law 114). He married (2) 5
Mar., 1690-1, Johanna Bishop,* widow of Job Bishop of Ipswich and

* In her petition, filed in Ipswich Court, 31 Mar., 1691, she states that “I married
Bishop who went to see intending- to return in about six months’ time, voyaging
to the Indies, but now has been gone three years and never heard from; that one
of the men who went on the vessel was William Smith whose wife living in Boston
sent me word that a seaman came to Boston, informed her that said vessel was
foundered and lost upon some place now forgotten by her; that all hands were
drowned and buried there and that my husband and hers were known to be two
of them there buried; that I was left with a child and servant, both of which
are now dead; that my husband left several debts to pay, a house and one-half
acre of land.” She requests that administration be granted to “my Friend &
neighbor Mr Phillap Fowler. I have desired my Broth John Tutle to come wth
him.” (signed) Johana Bishop.

Administration on the estate of Job Bishop was granted, 31 Mar., 1691, to Philip
Fowler of Ipswich (Essex Probate Files, 2472).

In the Ipswich record of intention of marriage with Edmund Potter, entered
20 Nov., 1701, she is styled “Hannah Tuttle alias Pickard of Rowley.”

Edmund Potter of Ipswich, in his will, dated 18 Mar., 1701-2, proved 13 Apr., 1702,
mentions wife, Johanah, a marriage agreement, and “my will is that what estate
my wife brought to me at her marriage shall be returned again to her” (Essex
Probate File, 22549).

By deed, dated 6 May, 1725, Samuel Wallis, Jr., of Ipswich, physician, and Sarah,
his wife, sell to Thomas Carlton of Bradford, carpenter, about twenty-eight acres
of land in Boxford, being “one third part of ye Thirds laid out to ye Widdow
Joanna Pickard now Whipple in a certain Farm belonging to John Pickard of

PICKARD HOUSE, SOUTHWEST SIDE OF COMMON
Built, probably before 1700, by Capt. Samuel Pickard (145-6). Removed a few rods to the rear in 1922.

PINGRY HOUSE, NEWBURY STREET
Built about 1730, probably by Job Pingry (146-3). Destroyed by fire in 1915

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daughter of Simon and Sarah (Cogswell) Tuttle of Ipswich, where
she was born 24 Sept., 1664.

He died 1 Nov., 1697. Administration granted, 28 Mar., 1699, to
his widow, Johanna Pickard (Essex Probate File, 21788). She was
appointed, 29 Mar., 1700, guardian of John Pickard, 15 years old,
Sarah Pickard, 8 years old, David Pickard, 6 years old, and Jane
Pickard, 2 years old, being the children of John Pickard, late of Row-
ley, deceased. John Tuttell (Tuttle) of Ipswich and Samuel Pickard
of Rowley were sureties on her bond (Essex Probate File, 21789). She
married (3) 17 Dec., 1701, Edmund Potter of Ipswich; she married
(4) in Ipswich, 14 Apr., 1703, John Whipple, Jr., of Ipswich, later
styled Capt. John Whipple.

Children born in Rowley :

145 - 9. Sarah, 3 b. 28 Sept., 1681 ; bur. 4 Oct., 1681.

145-10. John, b. 18 Jan., 1682-3 ; bur. 27 Jan., 1682-3.

145-11. John, b. 1 June, 1684; a soldier, “being’ wounded by ye enemy
dyed at Billerica, Aug1. 6, 1706” (Ch. R.) ; unm. Adm. granted
7 Oct., 1706, to Samuel Pickard (Essex Probate, 309: 102).

145-12. Jonathan, b. 1687; m. Johanna Jewett (101-37).

145-13. Francis, b. 23 Sept., 1689; m. Edna Northern! (132-9).

145-14. Sarah, b. 23 Dec., 1691; m. (int. in Ipswich, 27: 12 mo. 1713) Dr.
Samuel Wallis of Ipswich.

145-15. David, d. 2 Mar., 1713-4, aged 20 years, 10 mos., 26 days (G. S.

Ipswich) ; unm. Adm. granted, 3 Jan. 1714-5, to Samuel Wallis
and his wife, Sarah Wallis (Essex Probate, 311: 213).

145-16. Johanna, b. 25 Feb., 1694-5 ; d. 4 Sept., 1696.

145-17. Simon, b. 17 July, 1697; d. 25 July, 1697.

145-18. Jane, b. 1 July, 1698; d. 24 June, 1701.

145-6. Capt. Samuel2 Pickard ( John 145), born 3 mo. 1663;
married 22 June, 1685, Elizabeth, daughter of Capt. Moses Bradstreet
(25-7). She was buried 28 May, 1686. He married (2) 31 May, 1687,
Elizabeth, daughter of Hon. Thomas Hale of Newbury; she died 29
June, 1730, in her 62nd year (G-. S.). He married (3) (int. 20 May,
1731), Sarah, widow of Maximilian Jewett (100-14).

He died 2 Sept., 1751 (G. S.). His will, dated 9 Apr., 1739, men¬
tions eldest son, Samuel; sons Thomas, Moses and Joseph; daughters
Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Dickinson; Mary, wife of Jonathan Dickin¬
son; Hannah, wife of William Jewett; and children of Jane, late wife
of Joseph Stickney (Essex Probate, 330: 217).

Rowley decd a former Husband of said Joanna, . . . belong to us ye sd Samuel
Wallis & Sarah his wife after ye Decease of our honoured mother the said Joanna
Whipple to whom ye sd Thirds do belong during her life. Also I the sd Joanna
Whipple do by these presents . . . surrender present possession to ye said Thomas
Carlton.”

Signed and sealed by Samuel Wallis, Jr., Sarah Wallis and Joanna Whipple (Essex
Deeds, 54: 30).

By deed, dated 6 July, 1732, “Joanna Whipple Widow of Capt. John Whipple
late of Ipswich . . . Dec’d & Susanna Tuttle of Ipswich . . . single woman both
children of Simon Tuttle late of Ipswich . . . yeoman Decd” convey to “our

kinsman Mark Haskell of Ipswich” certain land in Ipswich, being “that part of
ye Real Estate of Our Parent abovesaid which was Set Off to our Hond Mother
as her thirds.”

Signed and sealed by Joanna Whipple and Susanna Tuttle (Essex Deeds, 77: 42).

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His widow, Sarah, died 26 Aug., 1771, in her 94th or 95th year.
“She had been employed as a Midwife & was much respected in her
place & station ; but was worn out with Eating age till the weary wheels
of life at length stood still” (Byfield Ch. R.). Her will was dated 22
Nov., 1768 (Essex Probate, 347: 176).

Children of record in Rowley :

145-19. Elizabeth^ b. 14 May, 1686 ; bur. 3 June, 1686.

145-20. Samuel, b. 9 Mar., 1687-8 ; d. 9 June, 1689.

145-21. Samuel, b. 4 Dec., 1689 ; ra. in Boxford, 18 Mar., 1713, Phebe Bixby
of Boxford; m. (2) (int. in Ipswich, 22: 4 mo. 1717) Lydia,
widow of Ebenezer Clarke (41-13). He settled in Boxford. His
son Jonathan d. in Brookfield, 1 July, 1805.

145-22. Thomas, b. 6 Feb., 1690-1; m. 23 May, 1722, Mehitable Dresser
(58-30) ; settled in Boxford.

145-23. Moses, b. 4 Dec., 1694; m. Lydia Platts (148-19).

145-24. Elizabeth, b. 22 Mar., 1696-7; m. Thomas Dickinson (54-17).
145-25. Mary, b. 20 Aug1.. 1698; m. Jonathan Dickinson (54-19).

145-26. Joseph, b. 17 Mar., 1699-1700; m. Sarah Jewett (100-42).

145-27. Jane, b. 5 May, 1704; m. 26 Dec., 1727, Joseph Stickney.

145-28. Hannah, bp. 3 Feb.. 1705-6; m, William Jewett (100-72).

145-29. John, bp. 3 Sept., 1710; d. 17 Sept., 1710.

145-12. Lieut. Jonathan3 Pickard ( John 145-3; John 145), born
1687; married (int. 8 Apr., 1710) Johanna, daughter of Capt. Joseph
Jewett (101-8) ; died 25 Jan., 1734-5 (Ch. R.), in his 48th year (G-. S.).
His widow, Johanna, died 26 July, 1748. Her will, dated 15 July, 1746,
mentions only son, Jonathan; eldest daughter, Ruth, wife of Eliphalet
Jewett; youngest daughter, Lucy Pickard, and daughters Johanna Bur¬
pee, and Sarah Noyes, wife of Benjamin Noyes (Essex Probate, 328:
165).

Children of record in Rowley :

145-30. Sarah, 4 b. 6 Feb., 1710-1; d. 16 Nov., 1722 (G. S.).

145-31. Ruth, b. 13 Nov., 1713; m. Eliphalet Jewett (100-57).

145-32. Jonathan, b. 6 Dec., 1716; m. Mary Hammond (75-9).

145-33. John, bp. 28 Sept., 1719; d. 12 Nov., 1719.

145-34. Johanna, b. 16 Jan., 1720-1 ; m. Joseph Burpee (32-19).

145-35. Sarah,* b. 18 May, 1723 ; m. — Oct., 1744, Benjamin Noyes. He
d. 23 Aug., 1748. She d. 25 Aug., 1748.

145-36. Jane, b. 29 Apr., 1725 ; d. 12 Dec., 1727.

145-37. Lucy, b. 2 Oct., 1728; m. Moses Bradstreet (25-47).

145-38. Joshua, b. 27 Nov., 1730; d. 24 Oct., 1736.

145-13. Dea. Francis3 Pickard ( John 145-3; John 145), born
23 Sept., 1689; married 25 Nov., 1714, Edna, daughter of Ezekiel
Northend (132-6). She died 30 Aug., 1769 (G-. S.). He was chosen
deacon of Rowley Church, 1739, and died 12 Sept., 1778 (G. S.). His

* They had resided in some town southerly from Rowley and were going to reside
in Maine. Visting her mother by the way, in Rowley, both husband and wife, and
mother Pickard were taken sick and all died within a month. The daughter of
Benjamin and Sarah Noyes, named Sarah, was “brought up” by her aunt Lucy
(Pickard) Bradstreet, and married Dea. George Jewett (101-110).

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Early Settlers of Rowley, Massachusetts

will, dated 17 Sept., 1773, mentions son Francis who has the home¬
stead; daughter Dorothy Kilburn and grandson Daniel Hale (Essex
Probate, 353: 231).

Children of record in Rowley :

145-39. Jane, 4 bp. 18 Sept., 1715 ; d. 27 Sept., 1715.

145-40. Dorothy, bp. 11 Aug., 1717 ; d. 25 Aug., 1717.

145-41. John, bp. 23 Nov., 1718; d. 6 Jan., 1718-9.

145-42. Edna, b. 24 Jan., 1719-20 ; d. 20 Mar., 1720.

145-43. Mehitable, bp. 26 Nov., 1721 ; d. — Jan., 1721-2.

145-44. Jane, bp. 23 June, 1723 ; d. 16 July, 1723.

145-45. Francis, b. 6 Feb., 1724-5; d. 11 Mar., 1816; unm. (G. S.). He
lived in the house that was his father’s on what is known as
the Daniel Harris Hale place.

145-46. Hannah, d. 24 Sept., 1727.

145-47. Edna, b. 26 Dec., 1728; m. 16 June, 1749, Daniel Hale of Newbury;

d. in Newbury, 12 May, 1751. Her son, Daniel Hale, is men¬
tioned in her father’s will.

145-48. Dorothy, b. 5 Oct., 1730; m. Joseph Kilborne (106-29).

145-49. Sarah, bp. 22 Dec., 1734; d. 18 Feb., 1734-5.

145-23. Moses3 Pickard ( Capt . Samuel 145-6; John 145), born
4 Dec., 1694; married 22 Nov., 1716, Lydia, daughter of Moses Platts
(148-9); died 10 May, 1761. His will, dated 2 May, 1761, mentions
wife, Lydia; sons Moses and David; daughter Elizabeth Clark (Essex
Probate, 338: 187). His widow, Lydia, died 1 Apr., 1774.

Children born in Rowley :

145-50. Twins, 4 d. 17 Oct., 1717 (Ch. R.).

145-51. Moses, b. 9 Jan., 1718-9; m. Jane Saunders.

145-52. David, b. 11 Nov., 1721; m. Abigail - ; d. Apr., 1776. His will,

dated 18 Nov., 1775, mentions wife, Abigail, who is sole legatee
(Essex Probate, 351: 582) His widow, Abigail, d. 9 Sept., 1802,
aged 81 years.

145-53. Elizabeth, b. 25 Oct., 1723 ; m. Dea. Moses Clark (41-38).

145-54. John, b. 11 July, 1726; d. 28 Feb., 1748-9; unm. (Ch. R.).

145-55. Lydia, b. 22 May, 1728 ; d. 29 Dec., 1728.

145-56. Lydia, b. 11 July, 1730 : d. 11 Nov., 1758 ; unm.

145-57. Hannah, b. 4 Aug., 1732 ; d. 24 Sept., 1739.

145-58. Amos, b. 28 Mar., 1735 ; d. 22 Sept., 1739.

145-59. A child, d. 21 Sept., 1737.

145-26. Joseph3 Pickard (Capt. Samuel 145-6; John 145), born
17 Mar., 1699-1700; married Sarah, daughter of Dea. Maximilian
Jewett (100-14). He died 2 Dec., 1797. His will, dated 10 July,
1789, mentions wife, Sarah; sons Jacob, Joseph and Jeremiah; children
of eldest son, Samuel Pickard, deceased, viz., John, David and Sarah
Pickard (Essex Probate, 365: 516). His widow, Sarah, died 22 Nov.,
1802.

Children of record in Rowley :

145-60. Joseph, 4 bp. 18 May, 1729 ; d. 17 Aug., 1739.

145-61. Samuel, bp., 9 Nov., 1731; d. 14 Nov., 1731.

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145-62. Samuel, bp. 8 July, 1733 ; m. Mary Dresser (58-78).

145-63. Jacob, bp. 29 June, 1735; m. Salome Smith.

145-64. Sabah, bp. 18 Dec., 1737 ; d. 1 Aug-., 1739.

145-65. Joseph, bp. 8 June, 1740; d. 5 Oct., 1741.

145-66. Amos, bp. 22 Aug-., 1742; d. 10 Sept., 1750.

145-67. Joseph, bp. 23 Sept., 1744 ; m. Mary Pickard of Boxford.

145-68. Jeremiah, bp. 31 May, 1747; m. Mehitable Dresser (58-87).

145-32. Jonathan4 Pickard {Lieut. Jonathan 145-12; John 145-
3; John 145), born 6 Dec., 1716; married (int. 3 Nov., 1739) Mary,
daughter of Thomas Hammond (75). She died 5 Aug., 1748 (G. S.).
He married (2) 31 Oct., 1751, Mary, daughter of George Hibbert of
Rowley. She was born 2 Jan., 1717-8. His home in Rowley was on
the southwest corner of Main and Hammond Streets. He died 16 Feb.,
1765 (G. S.). His will, dated 31 Jan., 1765, mentions wife, Mary;
eldest son, Thomas Pickard; “three youngest sons and eldest daughter,”
Joshua, Jonathan, Ephraim, and Jane, to have the homestead together;
“my four youngest daughters,” Mary, Johannah, Sarah and Lucy
(Essex Probate, 342: 54). His widow, Mary, died 21 May, 1782
(G. S.).

Children of record in Rowley :

145-68 J. Jane, 5 b. 19 Nov., 1740; m. Daniel Todd (203-43).

145-69. Thomas, b. 2 Mar., 1742-3 ; m. Abigail Cogswell.

145-70. Joshua, b. 31 July, 1744; m. Sarah Dresser (58-95).

145-71. Jonathan, bp. 4 May, 1746; m. Mary Kilbourne (106-71).

145-72. Ephraim, bp. 7 Mar., 1747-8 ; m. Abigail Davis of Beverly.

145-73. Mary, bp. 10 Dec., 1752 ; m. 27 Nov., 1777, Aaron Stamford of
Ipswich.

145-74. Sarah, bp. 29 June, 1755 ; m. Jonathan Todd (203-76).

145-75. Joanna, bp. 9 July, 1758 ; m. prob. - Shatswell of Ipswich.

145-76. Lucy, bp. 18 Sept., 1763 ; m. 21 July, 1786, Joseph Lord of Ipswich.

145-51. Moses4 Pickard {Moses 145-23; G'apt. Samuel 145-6;
John 145), born 9 Jan., 1718-9; married 2 Dec., 1742, Jane, daughter
of Edward and Elizabeth (Gage 69-9) Saunders of Rowley. She was
born 22 or 24 June, 1723. They moved to Mauge*ville, Nova Scotia
(now New Brunswick), in 1774, taking with them three sons,
Humphrey, John and Moses, and several daughters. Humphrey and
Moses each left six sons, all of whom lived to manhood. John had
two sons; both were drowned when young by skating into an air-hole
in the river. The sons of Moses were Joseph, Samuel, David, Moses,
Amos and Jacob. (Letter of Thomas Pickard, Sackville, N. B., 1890.)

Children of record in Rowley :

145-77. Humphreys b. 28 Feb., 1742-3.

145-78. Hannah, b. 25 Sept., 1744.

145-79. Jane, b. 17 Sept., 1746.

145-80. Amos, b. — Feb., 1748; d. 12 May, 1749.

145-81. Mary, b. 2 May, 1750; d. 9 Oct., 1765 (Ch. R.).

145-82. Abigail, b. 2 June, 1752; d. 20 Dec., 1762.

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145-83. John, b. 2 June, 1754.

145-84. Moses, b. 9 Nov., 1756; d. 3 Dec., 1757.

145-85. Lydia, b. 17 Dec., 1759.

145-86. Elizabeth, b. 18 Oct., 1761.

145-87. Moses, b. 30 Aug-., 1763.

145-62. Samuel4 Pickard ( Joseph 145-26; Capt. Samuel 145-6;
John 145), baptized 8 July, 1733; married 26 Sept., 1752, Mary, daugh¬
ter of Daniel Dresser (58-52) ; died 7 Nov., 1778. Rev. soldier. His
estate was divided, 31 Mar., 1780; widow Mary, eldest son, John, sons
Samuel and David, and daughter Sarah Pickard each receiving a share
(Essex Probate, 354: 102). His widow, Mary, died 6 Mar., 1796.

Children born in Eowley :

145-88. An infants d. 20 July, 1754.

145-89. John, b. 3 Mar., 1756; m. Jane Clark (41-41).

145-90. Samuel, b. 5 Dec., 1758 ; d. 27 Sept., 1784 ; unm.

145-91. David, b. 29 Apr., 1764; m. Jane Bailey (10-109).

145-92. Mary, b. 1 June, 1767; d. 16 July, 1767.

145-93. Sarah, b. 13 Jan., 1770 ; m. 1 Dec., 1791, James Phillips.

145-94. Amos, b. 12 June, 1774; d. — Dec., 1775.

145-95. A daughter, bur. 18 Oct., 1775.

145-63. Jacob4 Pickard ( Joseph 145-26; Capt. Samuel 145-6;
John 145), baptized 29 June, 1735; married Salome Smith of Ipswich.
She died 12 Sept., 1803, aged 60 years. He married (2) 27 Mar.,
1804, Edna, daugh